Performs specific patient care procedures including phlebotomy, wound care, and vital signs collection under the direction of a licensed nurse. Additionally, provides general clinical support, manages patient monitoring systems, and handles basic clerical duties for the unit.
Requirements summary
Requires at least 2 years of hospital or long term care experience and a BLS certification at the time of hire. Preference is given to nursing students who have completed a basic clinical skills lab.
professional certificatePhlebotomyBasic Life SupportUrinalysisOximetryECGGlucometryVital signs monitoringWound carePatient transportEPIC electronic chartingPatient monitoring systemsGastric and urethral tube insertion
Job description
Location Address
1100
Central
Ave
SE
Albuquerque,
NM 87106-4930
Compensation
Pay
Range: Minimum Offer $16.42 Maximum Offer $23.68
Summary: Make a difference. Presbyterian Hospital's Float Pool is hiring a Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech to performs specific patient care procedures (such as, phlebotomy, wound care, gastric and urethral tube insertion and bedside testing) under the direction of a licensed Nurse and / or performs specific support-procedures for the operation of a Nursing or Clinical Department. Operates patient monitoring systems. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Type of
Opportunity:
Part time
FTE: 0.45
Job
Exempt:
No
Work
Shift: 12
Hour
Nights (United
States of
America)
Responsibilities: *Monitors, collects and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs, weights, and other patient data. Transports patients and documents action in patient record. *Participates in the nutritional well being of patients through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up and feeding. Accurately records input and output. *Assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare and bathing),positioning and ambulation. *Rounds on patients and families frequently to assess and address personal needs, concerns or comfort related issues. Reports information to responsible nurse for resolution when necessary. *Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions. *Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac and fetal heart monitoring). Performs bedside testing such as Oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other tests. *Removes peripheral, intravenous therapy lines. Performs phlebotomy on certain units after specific training. *Performs wound care and dressing changes. Removes staples and sutures. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures. *Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen, and assures proper storage of E cylinders. *Assist with application and removal of restraints under the direction of an RN. *Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record. Assembles patient charts. Posts laboratory and other results in patient chart. Uses the computerized documentation system at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description. *Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood products and equipment. *Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers. *Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains equipment logs as required. *Performs basic clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, filing and copying. *Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit. *Performs other functions as required. *Employment status based upon hiring agreement (Standard PHS pointage position based upon position control) *Reports to Nurse Manage/Director, Nursing Resources *Floats to PH, PKH, RR (where applicable) *Schedule created based upon applicable unit needs/vacancies and placed in Nursing Support Services (NSS) pool *PH Department of Nursing Resources considered home unit *Assigned by Nursing Office to unit of most need 2 hours prior to shift start *Order of cancellation based upon Nursing Division protocol (Refer to
Benefits
Loan forgiveness
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Scholarship opportunities
Certification reimbursement
Shift differentials
Malpractice liability insurance
Mindfulness and meditation resources
Nutrition coaching
Staff safety wearable badges
On-site and community-based gyms
Census
Management document - in order of cancellation: agency, overtime, PRN, FT/PT in excess of pointage) *Will receive unit based orientation to each unit (see Internal Agency Orientation Guidelines document) *Responsible for maintaining all core clinical competencies as required by each unit served *Will maintain clinical updates by attending staff meetings through assignment from
Nursing
Resource
Manager
Qualifications: Nursing student who has completed a basic clinical skills lab preferred. Must have at least 2 years hospital or long term care experience within related field. *BLS required at time of hire. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. Connect with the Presbyterian Recruiting Team! FIRST, we want to make sure you’re in the right place. To provide you with the most accurate job recommendations and updates, please choose the appropriate
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