LNA

About This Role

Assist registered nurses and licensed nurses as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide clinical support functions and promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients
• Transfer and assist with ambulation of patients
• Feed patients
• Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required
• Ensure that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately
• Perform specimen collection and document all appropriate information
• Retrieve equipment from other areas, set up equipment, clean equipment between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy
• Document patient information, such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results
• Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary
• Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition
• Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors

Requirements

• 1-2 years healthcare experience
• Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift and transport patients according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years of healthcare experience required

Benefits

Certifications