Partners Healthcare System

Great opportunity to expand your LNA or EMT skills, knowledge and experience with a wide variety of patients in this 37 bed, Level 3 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center.. o Turns over Express Care rooms to facilitate EC turnaround time goal.. Assists Triage RN with Nurse First function. 3 Months LNA or EMT-B experience, preferably in an acute care setting. 1 year experience as an LNA or EMT-B

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GREAT NEW RATES! Part Time Day Position - 7am-7pm and 9am-9pm - Emergency DepartmentGreat opportunity to expand your LNA or EMT skills, knowledge and experience with a wide variety of patients in this 37 bed, Level 3 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center.Benefits of working in the ED Include:* Variety of Patients with all different acuity levels* Open door policy with the Nurse Manager* Nursing support* Opportunity for shift and weekend differentialsWentworth-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 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth 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.1. Assists with patient assessment and care provision (under the direction of the Registered Nurseo Measures / records patient information (hgt, wgt, v/s)o Measures intake & outputo Observes and records feces and urineo Observes/reports or records patient response to care giveno Identifies and reports deviation in v/s or patient observations & patient needs to RNo Assists with dressing and undressing2. Assists patients in meeting nutritional and elimination needso Feeds patients, provides fresh drinking water/liquids & nourishment'so Assists patients with bedpans/urinals/commode3. Assists patients with bed rest care and mobilityo Assists with turning and positioning with RN or EMT.o Transfers to w/c or stretcher with assist as indicatedo Assists with use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, crutches4. Assists patient with comfort care and emotional supporto Protects patient 's physical privacy during careo Provides reassurance, acceptance and encouragement during times of stresso Listens attentively/displays interest in patiento Updates patient/family as directed by RNo Provides diversional activitieso Provides comfort measures (I.e.: music, reading material)5. Assists in promoting patient safety & environmental cleanliness/ordero Uses side rails appropriatelyo Keeps patient unit clean, clutter-free, and free of hazardso Keeps call bell within patient reacho Answers call bells promptly reporting patient's need as indicatedo Carries out isolation precautionso Observes oxygen precautionso Recognizes life threatening emergencies & responds appropriately6. Utilizes organizational skills to assure smooth functioning of department operations.o Checks with charge nurse frequently to prioritize duties related to ongoing department activityo Prioritizes delegated tasks based on patient care needs and unit activities and requests assistance as neededo Runs errands as required, delivering specimens to the lab, transporting patients, assisting with special procedures, and other tasks as indicatedo Completes work/assignments within allotted time, reporting unfinished responsibilitieso Assists RN with the patient dispositiono Turns over Express Care rooms to facilitate EC turnaround time goal.o Preforms room checks, restocks and obtains items commonly used for patient careo Assists with the orientation of new or transferred employees7. Performs clerical duties as assignedo Assembles packets and chartso Enters lab, pulmonary and diagnostic procedure orders in the computer Order Entry system8. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in LNA practiceo Acquires and maintains clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned area and practice settingo Maintains personal documentation of inservice attendance9. Demonstrates competency in performance of procedures and skills under the direction of the RNo Simple dressing changeo Suture set-up and assisto Uncomplicated IV removalo Application of vital sign monitoring equipmento Application of seizure padso Application of coldo 12-Lead EKG acquisitiono Clean catch UA specimen collectiono Waived tests, Chain of Custody Urine testso Simple splint application, Sling, Ace wrapo Crutch fittingo Ortho shoeso O2 per RN directiono Phlebotomyo Pyxis Supply Stationo Logicare preparation10. Assists Triage RN with Nurse First functiono Identifies patient chief complainto Notifies RN of emergent patient complaintso Brings patient to appropriate treatment areao Assists with patient/equipment set up as time allowso Provides safe handoffs to treatment RNExperience Minimum Required* 3 Months LNA or EMT-B experience, preferably in an acute care settingExperience Preferred/Desired* 1 year experience as an LNA or EMT-BEducation Minimum Required* High School Diploma or EquivalentSpecial Skills Minimum Required* ARC or AHA BLSLicensure and/or Certifications Required* LNA or EMT

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