LNA - OB Tech 24hrs Days

About the Role

Responsible for providing basic nursing care which includes assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, and toileting. Also responsible for taking vital signs, obtaining specimens, observing and reporting information, and basic first aid. This position requires direct patient care.

This role offers a $750 sign-on bonus and is onsite at 789 Central Avenue. Scheduled weekly hours are 24, with a shift of 7am - 7pm.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records vital signs and weights per policy.
• Provides hands-on patient/client care.
• Assists with grooming and personal care of patient/client.
• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan.
• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area.
• Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Provides toileting and incontinence care for patient/client.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition, patient/family concerns, or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required (experience cannot substitute for this requirement).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Nursing Assistant (LNA - New Hampshire) license from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing required.
• 1-2 years of clinical, medical office, or managed care experience preferred, or 0-1 year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in general nursing assistant practices, personal care, and basic medical services.
• Understands patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of patients and employees.
• Committed to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and adheres to policies on confidentiality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Pay

Hourly pay range: $19.47 - $31.09, based on experience. The estimated base pay for this role is $19.47 - $24.40/hour (Grade 3).