Licensed Nursing Assistant | Surgical Specialties Unit | Full-Time | Evenings - Concord Hospital

Summary

Under the direction of the Director and/or Nurse Manager, the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care duties for a group of patients, from simple to complex, for the specialty population on the unit or department, under the guidance and supervision of the registered nurse.

The Surgical Specialties unit (6 North-South) is a fast-paced inpatient unit. We specialize in the post-operative care of multiple disciplines including, general surgery, urology, GYN, plastic surgery, vascular, ENT, orthopedics, pelvic medicine, and post trauma care. Due to the complex nature of these injuries, the Surgical Specialties staff is trained to provide skilled nursing care of chest tubes, multiple drains, VACs, colostomies, ileostomies and complex wound care. As a member of 6 North-South, you will be part of a passionate, collaborative and highly skilled team of clinicians. Through our collaborative partnership with our surgeons and multidisciplinary team we provide excellent, individualized and holistic care to each of our patients.

Flexible schedule. Shifts are 12 hours in length, starting at 6am or 6pm. Every other weekend.

Education

High school or equivalent (GED) preferred.

Required: Proof of LNA Education Certificate and Final Report of Written and Clinical Competency Testing Results (as required by the NH Board of Nursing).

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.

Licensure required: Current New Hampshire State LNA license

Experience

Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities of daily living and personal care needs under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

• Performs technical skills/procedures relating to physical, mental health and social needs of patients under the guidance and supervision of the RN.

• Documents care provided and reports to the RN observations of patient’s physical, social and mental status and basic patient data collected.

• Demonstrates adherence to safe patient handling policy.

• Demonstrates time management skills.

• Maintains the patient care areas to ensure cleanliness, safety and supplies of material and equipment.

• Receives delegated work adhering to the five rights of delegation.

• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

• Serves as a preceptor for new employees.

Employee Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive employee benefits and growth opportunities await you when you join our team.

• Health insurance and dental benefit
  • Available to full-time (30+ hours) and part-time employees (20-29 hours)
• Wellness programs
• Life/LTD insurance
• 403B retirement savings account with employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site childcare
• Complimentary on-site employee fitness center
• Paid time off
• Career development
• Employee Activities Committee
• Military Program (offering a supportive environment for those serving or who served in the armed services)
  • Streamlined military leave process
  • Enhanced military leave policy
  • Enrichments to benefits and paid-time-off
  • Organizational resources committed to employees and their families
  • Education for employees and managers
  • Recognition of service

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of

those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to do fine motor, hear, speak, walk. The employee is frequently required to bend, reach, sit, squat, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb, do repetitive motion, kneel, and smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision,

and peripheral vision.

The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic

chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.