Licensed Nursing Assistant

Exeter Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a nationally recognized, non-profit community hospital that has been caring for the Seacoast region since 1896. With more than 1,400 employees and 370 affiliated physicians, Exeter Hospital provides comprehensive services across cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, breast health, maternity, and more—all supported by advanced technologies and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care. At Exeter Hospital, you’ll find a close-knit, collaborative environment where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Why Join Us

• Magnet®-recognized hospital known for nursing excellence and quality care
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities across Beth Israel Lahey Health
• Free onsite parking
• Strong sense of community and teamwork where your contributions are recognized
• State-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology to support exceptional care
• Located in scenic Exeter, New Hampshire—just minutes from the Seacoast, with easy access to Boston and Portland
  
  

The 4West Medical/Surgical is 20 bed unit with the average daily census of 20 patients. Our Med/Surg Nursing team is both grounded and progressive, with a focus on relationship-based patient care, innovation, and opportunities for learning and skills development within a safe, stable, and collaborative environment. If you love a collaborative and comprehensive healthcare environment, where you will practice nursing the way you know it should be - clinically excellent, compassionate, and progressive; if you love making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, you’ll love working as an LNA within the Exeter Hospital Med/Surg Department…and we’ll love having you! We invest in our employees. We’ll make sure you are supported and well-cared for as you care for our patients and their loved ones.

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) provides basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.

Requirements

• Licensed Nursing Assistant - NH State
• CPR Certified within 90 days of hire
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Follows established departmental policies and procedures; objectives; quality improvement programs; safety/environment of care programs and infection control standards.
• Performs basic procedures including incentive spirometry; bedside testing such as blood glucose testing; non-sterile dressing changes and oral suctioning; maintaining aseptic techniques when appropriate.
• Provides personal care to patients.
• Monitoring the condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation of patient care information on appropriate patient medical record forms.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patient and family in accordance with hospital standards for patients, including assurance and support of patients' rights and responsibilities.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs; current literature; inservices; meetings and workshops.
• Determines proper functioning of medical equipment to assure patient safety.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the patient care plan.