What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Otolaryngology position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
Overview
Otolaryngology (ENT) Clinic
The LNA role in the clinic is to provide specialty care to our patient population and can change depending on the provider(s) and multi-specialty clinics. This position will support 15 providers, ranging from the surgeons to nurses. Some job duties can include but are not limited to: rooming patients, collecting vital signs, low-level disinfection, completing medication reconciliation, providing patient education, assisting the providers in clinic procedures (such as scopes, biopsies, ear injections, ear tube placement), and maintaining supply inventory.
A strong work ethic and ability to communicate professionally with patients, nurses, physicians, administrative staff, and other departments is vital to success in this position. The LNA must possess the ability to work as a team and communicate well with others.
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.
We are currently offering a $2500 sign on bonus for eligible hires! Apply today and a recruiter will be in touch to discuss next steps.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
