LNA -Cardiac -Med surg -Tele

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Opportunity

Great opportunity to expand your LNA skills, knowledge and experience. Benefits of working in the Cardiac / Med Surg / Tele include : 8-10 : 1 LNA ratio for patients, days / nights flexible scheduling with self scheduling options, variety of patients with different acuity levels, exceptional team work, nursing support.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity : race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation's top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the tenth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine.

At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives.

We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

Assists with patient assessment and care provision under the direction of the Registered Nurse :

Measures / records patient information (height, weight, vitals)

Specimen Management - Obtains, prepares and preserves a specimen for a laboratory test

Bedside Laboratory Testing - Performs laboratory test at the bedside or point of care

Observes / reports or records patient response to care given

Identifies and reports deviation in vitals or patient observations & patient needs to RN

Assists patients in meeting nutritional and elimination needs :

Feeding - provides nutritional intake for patient who is unable to feed self

Passes, collects and checks food trays

Assists patients with bedpans / urinals / commode

Tube Care - Assists with management of a patient with an external device exiting the body

Measures I & O

Assists with colostomy care

Assists patients with bed rest care, mobility and with personal hygiene and grooming :

Transport - moves a patient from one location to another

Self-Care Assistance : Transfer - assists a person to change body location; assists with the use of assistive devices as indicated

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

Assists with dressing and undressing

Bed rest Care

Assists with bathing

Oral Health Maintenance - promotes oral health

Assists patient with comfort care and emotional support :

Patient Rights Protection - Protects health care rights of a patient, especially a minor, incapacitated or incompetent patient unable to make decisions. Protects patient privacy.

Anxiety Reduction - Minimizes apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger

Visitation Facilitation - Promotes beneficial visits by family and friends

Answers call bells promptly reporting patient's need as indicated.

Provides orientation to room / unit

Assists patients with communications (i.e. nursing call system, phone, etc)

Provides diversional activities

Provides comfort measures (i.e. back rubs, music, reading material)

Assists in promoting patient safety & environmental cleanliness / order :

Uses side rails appropriately

Environmental Management - Manipulates the patient's surroundings for therapeutic benefit, sensory appeal, and psychological well-being

Makes beds

Cleans and cares for equipment

Carries out transmission based precautions

Observes oxygen precautions

Emergency Care - Provides life-saving measures in life-threatening situations

Maintains suicide precautions

Maintains seizure precautions

Unit operations - Utilizes organizational skills to assure smooth functioning of department operations :

Runs errands as required, delivering specimens to the lab, transporting patients, assisting with special procedures, and other tasks as indicated

Assists RN with the discharge process

Assists with the orientation of new or transferred employees

Prioritizes delegated tasks based on patient care needs and unit activities

Requests assistance with delegated tasks when needed or unsure

Completes work / assignments within allotted time, reporting unfinished responsibilities

Supply Management - ensures acquisition and maintenance of appropriate items for providing patient care

Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette, relaying messages & carrying out appropriate contacts promptly / concisely

Documents equipment repair / maintenance needs

Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in LNA / HUC practice :

Acquires and maintains clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned area and practice setting

Maintains personal documentation of in-service attendance

Demonstrates competency in performance of procedures and skills under the direction of the RN :

Glucometer

Pulse oximetry

Automatic blood pressure device

Restraints

Simple dressing change

IV Removal

Application of heat and cold

DVT Prevention

Sequential Compression Device operation

Foley removal

CCTV

Administration of enemas

Experience Minimum Required : None required

Experience Preferred / Desired : 3 months LNA experience, preferably in an acute care setting

Education Minimum Required : High School Diploma or Equivalent - graduate of nursing assistant program

Licensure and / or Certifications Required : ARC or AHA BLS, LNA

Additional Job Details :

Remote Type : Onsite

Work Location : 789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Employee Type : Regular

Work Shift : Day (United States of America)

Pay Range : $17.36 - $23.92 / Hourly

Grade : 3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.