LNA - Per Diem - Days Pain Procedural

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.

We have an opening for a per diem LNA/HUC in our Center for Pain Management department. Responsibilities include:

1. 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 Observes/reports or records patient response to care given

o Identifies and reports deviation in v/s or patient observations & patient needs to RN

o Bedside lab testing - Performs laboratory tests at the bedside or POC.

2. Prepares treatment rooms for each patient.

o Assists patients with bedpans/urinals/commode

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

3. Transports - move a patient from one location to another

o Assists in promoting patient safety & environmental cleanliness/order

o Glucometer

o Pulse oximetry

o Automatic blood pressure device

o Simple dressing change

o IV Removal

o Sequential Compression Device Operation

o Foley removal

o Application of heat and cold

o Maintains stock of patient care supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

Experience Minimum Required

• 3 months clerical; 3 months as LNA

Experience Preferred/Desired

• Over one year clerical, LNA experience in an acute care setting

Education Minimum Required

• High School graduate with office practice courses; graduate of an LNA program

Licensure and/or Certifications Required

• BLS, CPR, LNA

EEO Statement

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.