Mass General Brigham·Dover, New Hampshire
The LNA will assist with patient assessment, vital signs, and daily living activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe, clean environment and supporting unit operations to ensure smooth department functioning.
Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
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19.47
Minimum of salary range starts at $19.47 and goes up based on experience. This position also comes with a $750 Sign on Bonus! Great opportunity to expand your LNA skills, knowledge and experience.
Benefits: of working in our 28 bed Med Surg/Tele/Bariatric Surgery unit include:
Flexible Scheduling with self scheduling options Exposure to different patient populations Exceptional Team Work Lots of Nursing support
Qualifications: Assists with patient assessment and care provision under the direction of the Registered Nurse
o Measures/records patient information (hgt, wgt, v/s) o Specimen Management - Obtains, prepares and preserves a specimen for a laboratory test o Bedside Laboratory Testing - Performs laboratory test at the bedside or point of care o Observes/reports or records patient response to care given o Identifies and reports deviation in v/s or patient observations & patient needs to RN 2.
Assists patients in meeting nutritional and elimination needs o Feeding - provides nutritional intake for patient who is unable to feed self o Passes, collects and checks food trays o Assists patients with bedpans/urinals/commode o Tube Care - Assists with management of a patient with an external device exiting the body o Measures I & O o Assists with colostomy care 3.
Assists patients with bed rest care, mobility and with personal hygiene and grooming o Transport - moves a patient from one location to another o Self-Care Assistance: Transfer - assists a person to change body location; assists with the use of assistive devices as indicated o Exercise Therapy: Ambulation - promotes and assists with walking to maintain or restore autonomic and voluntary body functions during treatment and recovery from illness or injury o Assists with dressing and undressing o Bed rest Care o Assists with bathing o Oral Health Maintenance - promotes oral health 4.
Assists patient with comfort care and emotional support o Patient Rights Protection - Protects health care rights of a patient, especially a minor, incapacitated or incompetent patient unable to make decisions.
Protects patient privacy. o Anxiety Reduction - Minimizes apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger o Visitation Facilitation - Promotes beneficial visits by family and friends o Answers call bells promptly reporting patient's need as indicated. o Provides orientation to room/unit o Assists patients with communications (i.e. nursing call system, phone, etc) o Provides diversional activities o Provides comfort measures (i.e. back rubs, music, reading material) 5.
Assists in promoting patient safety & environmental cleanliness/order o Uses side rails appropriately o Environmental Management - Manipulates the patient's surroundings for therapeutic benefit, sensory appeal, and psychological well-being o Makes beds o Cleans and cares for equipment o Carries out transmission based precautions o Observes oxygen precautions o Emergency Care - Provides life-saving measures in life-threatening situations o Maintains suicide precautions o Maintains seizure precautions 6.
Unit operations - Utilizes organizational skills to assure smooth functioning of department operations. o Runs errands as required, delivering specimens to the lab, transporting patients, assisting with special procedures, and other tasks as indicated o Assists RN with the discharge process o Assists with the orientation of new or transferred employees o Prioritizes delegated tasks based on patient care needs and unit activities o Requests assistance with delegated tasks when needed or unsure o Completes work/assignments within allotted time, reporting unfinished
o Supply Management - ensures acquisition and maintenance of appropriate items for providing patient care o Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette, relaying messages & carrying out appropriate contacts promptly/concisely o Documents equipment repair / maintenance needs 7. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in LNA /HUC practice o Acquires and maintains clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned area and practice setting o Maintains personal documentation of in-service attendance 8. Demonstrates competency in performance of procedures and skills under the direction of the RN o Glucometer o Pulse oximetry o Automatic blood pressure device o Restraints o Simple dressing change o IV Removal o Application of heat and cold o DVT Prevention o Sequential Compression Device operation o Foley removal o CCTV o Administration of enemas
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Work Location: 789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Night (United States of America)
$17.71 - $24.40/Hourly
Grade: 3
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Candidates must be competent in LNA practice and capable of performing clinical procedures such as glucometer testing and patient transport. The role requires the ability to prioritize delegated tasks and provide emotional support to patients in a medical-surgical setting.
Market context
In New Hampshire, nursing roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who already hold a state RN license and an accredited ASN or BSN. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for immediate readiness in core clinical skills such as IV therapy and timely Basic Life Support completion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and be ready to highlight relevant bedside experience in your application.
