Overview
Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care duties. Possesses direct access to drug products and secure medication locations in order to manage the storage, handling and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy.
Responsibilities
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Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams
Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns.
Handles patient situations over the phone. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers.
Assists providers with Injections and procedures.
Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures.
Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen.
Operates and maintains clinical equipment
Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material.
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Maintains and contributes to a collaborative professional and ethical work environment
Actively participates in team meetings and engages in the department process development
Maintain confidentiality, HIPPA and PHI compliance
Meets expectations for performance based on compliance with all departmental standards, policies, and procedures with training and education, attendance, adherence, and quality standards
Communicate appropriately and clearly with departmental management, co-workers and callers.
Performs point of care testing
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Qualifications
High school graduate required.
Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications
Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.
Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Area of Interest:LNA/MA;
FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;
Shift:Day;
Job ID:21260;
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.