Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Medical Surgical Units

About the role

LNA's are at the heart of nursing at Dartmouth-Hitchcock! We have Full-Time, Part-Time and Per diem positions open. We have outstanding opportunities for Licensed Nursing Assistants in our Medical/Surgical Inpatient Units working 12‑hour shifts on a rotating basis (day/night/weekend). Our Inpatient Units include Medical Specialties, Medical Specialty Care Unit (MSCU), Intermediate Special Care Unit (ISCU), Hematology/Oncology Inpatient, Ortho Inpatient Surgical, Trauma Acute Care Inpatient Surgical, General and Vascular Thoracic Inpatient Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Neuroscience/ENT, Neuro Special Care Unit (NSCU).

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, including performing ADLs, obtaining clinical data (vital signs, heights, weights), utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens or performing point‑of‑care testing and recording results in the medical record.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags when full.
• Assists visitors and answers telephones.
• Assists new co‑workers in learning the work of the department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• HS/GED strongly preferred but not required.
• Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

Benefits

• Extensive training.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits packages.
• Professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education in the nursing field.

Schedule

Full‑time schedule consists of three 12‑hour shifts per week on a rotating basis (day, night, weekend).