Nursing Tech-Inpatient I - Clinical Care Nursing at Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

22.56

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Wound Care, Gastric Tube Insertion, Urethral Tube Insertion, Bedside Testing, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Transport, Daily Living Assistance, Patient Monitoring Systems, Electronic Charting, Basic Clerical Duties, Oxygen Delivery, Specimen Delivery, Equipment Maintenance, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Presbyterian is seeking a Nursing Tech I at Presbyterian Hospital. In this role, you will perform 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 Earn your PN degree with Presbyterian Nursing Career Pathways, powered by Brookline College Wearable alarm badges (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) Shift differentials for nights and weekends Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles Malpractice liability insurance Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights 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. High School Diploma or GED BLS required at time of hire 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 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 Benefits Benefits 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. Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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. Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $22.56/Hr. 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.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Tech I will perform specific patient care procedures under the direction of a licensed nurse and support the operation of a nursing or clinical department. Responsibilities include monitoring patient data, assisting with daily living activities, and operating patient monitoring systems.