Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Pediatrics, Part Time - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Our unit has two specialties including Pediatric medical surgical and Pediatric ICU.  There are 7 med/surg beds, 7 stepdown beds, and 4 critical care beds.  We care for patients from birth to 18 years old with a patient and family centered philosophy where our patients and their families are partners in the care.

Schedule is 12hr shifts that rotate 7a-7p, 7p-7a

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.

HS/GED strongly preferred but not required

• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.