LNA Care Partner/perioperative Support Services Tech - Per Diem

LNA Care Partner/Perioperative Support Services Tech - Per Diem

The LNA Care Partner/Perioperative Support Services Tech supports the clinical and operational functions of the department. Provides patient care within the scope of practice as defined by NH Board of Nursing and is under the supervision and direction of the RN. Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, and performs a variety of clerical duties. The LNA Care Partner/Perioperative Support Services Tech is responsible for sanitation, disinfection, and housekeeping activities within the Surgical Suite. May assist with other functions as delegated.

Provides direct patient care as assigned.

• Delivers daily care to patients in an effective and timely manner that is appropriate to the patient's age, physical ability, and intellectual development as assigned by licensed RN's. Such activities may include bathing patients, bed making, assisting with toileting, catheter care, providing nourishment and water, assisting with ambulation, transporting patients, obtaining and recording patient vital signs, obtaining patient weight.
• Carries out special orders and treatments as directed by a R.N.
• Specimen collection and testing, intake and output, use of assistive devices, etc.
• Provides for the comfort needs of patients: answers call lights promptly and reports findings in a timely manner.
• Documents on patient records where appropriate.

Safety

• Adheres to safety practices, reports accidents/hazards and maintains equipment as outlined in hospital policies.
• Protects patients from injury by ensuring side rails are up, bed/stretcher is in low position, and needed articles are within reach. Orients and, as needed, reorients patient to his/her immediate environment.
• Assists with the safe transportation of patients.

Maintains an orderly work environment.

• Cleans patient equipment and maintains a clean and orderly patient room.
• Puts away supplies delivered to the unit in appropriate location by the end of the shift, thus ensuring that patient support areas (kitchen, utility rooms, supply room) are neat and orderly. Checks and maintains supplies within patient rooms as directed.

Performs clerical functions within the Nursing Unit.

• Coordinates and disseminates discharge/admission information to identified sources and coordinates future information needs.
• Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient records according to established procedures.
• Functions as a receptionist, assists with

Coordinates supplies for the unit-Stocks adequate levels of records, forms, special order supplies according to unit inventory guidelines.

• Performs cleaning functions in Surgical Services per established procedures.
• Performs chemical mixing duties as assigned for department.
• Performs trash/linen collection and disposal duties as assigned.
• Assures that equipment is kept clean and in safe storage.
• Maintains/orders established level of housekeeping supplies and equipment on a daily basis. Manages inventory of housekeeping supplies.
• Communicates effectively with co-workers.
• Adheres to safety practices, reports accidents/hazards and suggests changes for improvement of processes.
• Distributes OR attire to male and female locker rooms, assuring adequate supply.
• Performs terminally cleaning of the OR's, Sub sterile rooms and Endoscopy/ procedure Room every day and maintains a cleaning log.
• Supports departmental as well as organizational efforts to improve and maintain a positive and supportive culture in both words and actions.
• Performs daily environmental monitoring per policy.

This is a per diem position

About Our Benefits: Amazing people deserve amazing benefits.

We strive to employ and retain the most highly qualified individuals by providing equitable wages and benefits, promoting from within, and supporting the continuing education efforts of our staff.

You will be valued and rewarded for the work you do here with excellent pay and outstanding benefits. At MCH, you'll find great opportunities for career advancement as well as personal and professional growth.

Per diem employees enjoy:

• Free membership to local gym
• Positive work environment with a supportive team and opportunities for growth
• Retirement savings plan

About Monadnock Community Hospital: Reach new heights at Monadnock Community Hospital.

MCH is a critical access hospital in beautiful, historic Peterborough, New Hampshire.

For 100 years, we have provided outstanding care to our communities, earning a reputation for excellence that has made us one of New Hampshire's most successful and beloved small hospitals.

Join a culture of Compassion, Collaboration, Honesty, and Respect! Our employees are the heart and soul of Monadnock Community Hospital.

In every department and at every level, MCH employees go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional patient experience in an atmosphere that is healthy, friendly, respectful, and personally fulfilling.

About the Monadnock Region: A great place to live, work, and play.

One of the best things about working at Monadnock Community Hospital is that you get to live in a community that offers an amazing quality of life.

The state of New Hampshire consistently ranks in the Top Ten of all American states for its overall quality of life. Towns are small and friendly here, crime is low, schools are good, and the air and water are clean.

Balance meaningful work with a great life. Here in the Monadnock Region, you can enjoy a standard of living that is hard to match anywhere. Let's start with our mountain for which we are named.

Around the 3,165 foot Mount Monadnock with 100-mile views are forests, woods, lakes, and protected rivers providing abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, cross-country skiing – you name it!

And if you're into the arts, the region also offers a lively arts scene, with galleries, theatres, and concert venues.

• New England community spirit
• Family-friendly
• Arts and culture
• All-season outdoor recreation
• Just 1.5 hours to Boston

Our small hospital is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We are 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.