Licensed Nursing Assistant - Wound Center

Company: Elliot Hospital
Location: Manchester
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

• POSITION SUMMARY, per diem
  • Functions as an integral member of the care delivery team by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN and within the scope of practice of a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of an RN.
  • KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Models Elliot Essentials behavior with patients, peers and all other members of the health care team.
    • Performs or assists patients in the completion of activities of daily living.
    • Utilizes basic knowledge of growth and development to provide age-specific patient care.
    • Provides basic support to patients and families in response to identified psycho social needs and cultural and religious preferences.
    • Performs clinical tasks within the scope of LNA practice, in accordance with policies and procedures of the Elliot Health System.
    • Reports all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient s condition to the Registered Nurse
    • Assists others in performing selected patient care activities or tasks as appropriate.
    • Documents in selected areas of the medical record, as appropriate, according to policies and procedures and scope of practice
    • Follows all infection prevention/universal precautions policies as appropriate.
    • Incorporates safety principles, policies and procedures into daily practice.
    • Ensures confidentiality of all patient, employee, legal, budget, and company matters. Maintains patient privacy and dignity.
    • Performs designated direct and indirect patient care, clerical and environmental duties as assigned or directed.
    • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
      • Demonstrate and apply effective communication skills: verbal, written, visual and listening.
      • Demonstrate ability to work with others
      • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively
      • Demonstrate ability to work as a team member
      • Demonstrate basic knowledge of growth and development and awareness of age-appropriate care
      • EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE
        • Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
        • Experience: None required.
        • Certification/Licensure: Current Nursing Assistant License in the State of New Hampshire required. BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days of date of hire.
        • Software/Hardware: N/A
        • OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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