HUC LNA Acute Care

Job Title

Under the general supervision of the Director of Acute Care, is responsible for performing various duties and tasks as requested under the LNA scope of practice as determined by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing and is responsible for performing various clerical duties and relays messages from patients to nursing personnel.

Professionalism

Displays ability to work independently

Displays ability to be self-directed and complete assigned clerical and administrative work independently while collaborating within a team environment

Adheres to standards and applicable codes of conduct that govern behavior among peer and colleagues to create an environment promoting cooperation, respect and trust

Maintains professionalism by adhering to the Huggins Hospital dress code

Continues professional growth by maintaining education hours for license renewals

Maintains active LNA license and BCLS.

Adheres to the LNA standards of care as defined by the NH Board of Nursing

Patient Advocacy

Sets the stage for a positive patient interaction by always introducing self and clinical role

Facilitates patient and family centered care via clear communication of plan of care and educating at a level the patient, family and/or caregiver can comprehend

Promotes a safe patient care environment safe from hazards. Performs safety watches, 1:1 patient observation as assigned, completes documentation for 1:1 observations.

Maintains safe use of safety adjuncts (bed alarms, hover mats, gait belts, walkers, etc.)

Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms, workstation and common areas; assist with restocking and ordering of medical supplies and medical equipment as needed

Recognizes and utilizes appropriate resources for non-English speaking patients, healthcare illiterate, hearing and sight impaired individuals

Delivers age specific, individualized patient care Take proactive steps to recognize and report suspected abuse/neglect including child, elder, sexual, spousal, and reports to supervisor

Protects the patient's rights, dignity and privacy, maintains confidentiality either spoken or when sending faxes

Clinical Competency

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse assists with patient care activities, activities of daily living, hygiene, feeding, and patient safety initiatives. Promptly reports any observed changes in patient's condition to nurse or physician

Performs and documents vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output and reports any changes out of range of normal, performs 12 lead EKGs

Obtains laboratory specimens as appropriate, i.e., finger stick glucose testing, urine specimens and transports to lab as necessary

Within scope of practice, assists nurse/physician with clinical procedures and treatments

Carries out roles assigned as part of the healthcare team during emergencies or resuscitation efforts (CPR, runner, order entry, documentation, etc.)

Answers phone professionally with courtesy to caller, relays messages accurately and timely.

Contacts other departments and agencies via phone, as requested

Performs safe transportation of patients within the facility utilizing safe lifting and transport

Performs post-mortem care and aids in the transportation of the body to the morgue

Demonstrates safe, competent use of patient care equipment, beds, stretchers, lifts, safety and alarm devices, walkers, and other equipment approved for patient care

Quality

Adheres to Infection Prevention standards, consistent in hand hygiene practice before and after each patient interaction. Adheres to infection prevention precautions. Holds team members to IP and hand hygiene standards and room/patient IP precaution measures

Maintains communication documentation and electronic log books related to admission, discharges, Ambulance Transfers, deaths, quality tracking, and unusual occurrence

Promptly responds to patient calls, assist patients and locates and relays messages to nursing personnel as patient condition/situation requires

Participates in quality review, performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives within the department (such as hourly rounding). Participated in unit continuous CMS survey readiness activitie s

Uses established reporting mechanisms to communication facilities, equipment, computer infection prevention, employee health issues, risk management issues (electronic facility/biomed work request, IT Help Desk tickets, event reporting)

Actively participates in departmental continuous survey readiness activities, departmental collateral duties, quality reviews and performance improvement projects

Organizational Expectations

Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement

Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Qualifications

Graduate from a nursing assistant program 1 year experience as an LNA preferred, experience in a hospital acute care setting preferred.

Computer literate, experience with electronic health records preferred

New Hampshire LNA license Required

BLS Required

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