Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Rotating - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Full-time 36 hours p/week

7:00am - 7:00pm; 7:00pm - 7:00am ( 3x12 hour shifts )

$7,500 Sign on, based on Full-time status (Paid in 3 installments) eligible for External candidates 

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) a 22 bed unit where nearly all patients who have received general anesthesia come to recover after their surgery. Patient ratio 2:1 with daily challenges of acuity and patient flow.

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.

• High school graduate 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.