Nursing Tech-Inpatient - Orthopedics

Location Address:

1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $15.59 Maximum Offer $21.64

Summary:

Make a difference. Presbyterian Hospital's Orthopedic Unit is hiring a 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: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (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.*May provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients via video monitoring system * Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in person, via telephone, and via microphone/headset as needed with members * Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications:

*High School Graduate or equivalent education.

*Nursing student who has completed a basic clinical skills lab preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant or military equivalent; or at least 6 months hospital or long-term care experience in a similar role.

*BLS required at time of hire.

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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 DisclaimerThe 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.

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