Licensed Nursing Assistant

Overview

The General Internal Medicine (GIM) Clinic provides preventative, acute and chronic care to all adults, 18 years and older. The GIM Clinic is fast-paced with over 26,000 visits annually.

The GIM team is a growing team with highly sought-after clinicians and care team members to support all patients needs. This care team consists of a professional community, working to ensure patient care needs are met: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants providers, nurses, social workers, medical assistants (MA), nursing assistants (LNA), Diabetic Educator, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Dietitian, and secretaries.

The leadership team is very much relationship based, and promotes teamwork, collaboration, effective communication, safe and quality patient care, and a positive environment for all staff and patients. Together this team strongly encourages staff to work at the top of their license scope, providing personal connection and promoting continuity of care to patients and their loved ones. The clinic provides comprehensive care to patients during the open hours of Monday through Friday, This allows for the team to have consistency with their schedule, promote a positive work/life balance, and maximize their time outside of work as well.

The role of the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the GIM Clinic is vital to the care of our patients. The primary responsibility of the LNA is assisting patients with their clinician visits – this means obtaining vital signs, reviewing medications, point of care testing (EKG, urine dip testing, urine pregnancy testing, bladder scanning, and many more), assisting the clinician with procedures in clinic as well as keeping up with the general functions of the clinic such as cleaning, stocking supplies and quality and safety reviews.

The ideal LNA candidate enjoys a fast-paced environment and a variety in their work while caring for all patients. If you are looking to expand your LNA skillset, support building a strong team and develop as a leader, then the GIM Clinic might be the right fit for you Come join the growing team in GIM, where we strive to care for patients and each other to enhance the experience for all

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.

• Assists with routine patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, including, but not be limited to, performing ADL's, obtaining clinical data, including vital signs, heights and weights, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens or performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record, etc.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags when full, etc.
• Assists visitors and answer telephones.
• Assists new co-workers in learning the work of the department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

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.

• Area of Interest: LNA/MA

• Pay Range: $19.68/Hr. - $30.51/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 33543

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

High School Degree Required

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