Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Our Wound Center here at Elliot hospital follows the basic principles of successful wound care. Ask the right questions (refers to a complete and detailed history taking) Be thorough with your evaluation of causes of the wound Choose the correct modality of treatment Following these basic principles, we have been able to significantly lower the average healing time and cost to well below the national average. Position Summary: M - F 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 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. Education/Experience/Licensure Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 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. What Elliot Health System Has to Offer Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage Competitive pay Tuition Reimbursement 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan And more ! Work Shift: MONDAY-FRIDAY; DAYS; PER DIEM SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Overview Wound Care clinic 40 hours per week Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care duties. Possesses direct access to drug products and secure medication locations in order to manage the storage, handling and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy. Responsibilities Assists with routine patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, including, but not be limited to, performing ADL’s, obtaining clinical data, including vital signs, heights and weights, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens or performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record, etc. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags when full, etc. Assists visitors and answer telephones. Assists new co-workers in learning the work of the department. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications High school graduate required. Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use. Previous hospital experience preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.
