Speare Memorial Hospital
LNA
Speare Memorial Hospital - Plymouth
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Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
General Summary:
The Licensed Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care under the immediate direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Essential Job Functions*:
Preferred: None.
Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital setting serving the same age/type of patient population.
Required: Demonstrated independent judgment in times of need, along with the ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources.
Computer literacy. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
General Summary:
The Licensed Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care under the immediate direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Essential Job Functions*:
- Gives and assists with the physical care of the patient.
- Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
- Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Contributes to and participates in the delivery of the Nursing Plan of Care.
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for their role in emergency situations such as disasters and codes.
- Accepts and completes assignments as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Ability to respond to changing patient conditions appropriately with alertness and adaptability.
- Attends and participates in department/hospital meetings as required.
- Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.
- Demonstrates hospital's stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.
- Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
- Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.
- Education
Preferred: None.
- Work Experience
Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital setting serving the same age/type of patient population.
- Licensure/Certifications/Registrations
- Other Skills/Knowledge
Required: Demonstrated independent judgment in times of need, along with the ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources.
Computer literacy. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.