Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Intensive Care Nursery (NICU), Per Diem - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

The ICN is a 30-bed Intensive Care Nursery caring for acutely ill and premature infants from all over the state of NH and parts of the state of VT.  The care we provide is patient and family centered, with the family encouraged to be present and participate in their baby’s care from the beginning.  They are considered part of the care team.

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.

1. 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.
2. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags when full, etc.
3. Assists visitors and answer telephones.
4. Assists new co-workers in learning the work of the department.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

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.