AIDE PATIENT SITTER -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety incentive pay

Shift differentials

Job summary

UNM Hospital is seeking a dedicated Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) to support Behavioral Health patients under the MDC program. The role involves basic patient observation, assisting with activities of daily living, and documentation in the EMR.

Expect a rotating shift and a 0.90 FTE in a Full Time position. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, adhering to care plans, and supporting a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish plus additional indigenous languages preferred.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL) and basic patient care.
• Maintain therapeutic plan and monitor safety for high-risk patients.
• Complete required documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Observe patients and report observations to the RN supervisor.
• Participate in development and education activities.

Skills

Bilingual

ADL support

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

UNMH’s contract with MDC ends in July 2027. At that time, UNMH positions currently supporting MDC will have options to transition to the new health care provider at MDC or into the UNM Health System.

Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition.

Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: MDC - Behavioral Health

FTE: 0.90

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

Responsible for basic patient observation and activities of daily living (ADL). Complete documentation as required on flow sheet log. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change and toileting as instructed
• PATIENT CARE - Maintain therapeutic plan of care and minute to minute care of patient who is at extreme risk to self or others
• PATIENT CARE - Complete specific skills listed in the "University of New Mexico, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Specific Functions" Matrix
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• PATIENT OBSERVATION - Observe patient to ensure their safety and well-being; report observations to Nurse or RN Supervisor
• PATIENT CARE - Provide intake-output measurements
• PATIENT CARE - Complete documentation as required on the Electronic Medical Record per the Suicide Precaution UAP Procedure

Qualifications

Education:

Essential

• High School or GED Equivalent

Experience

Essential:

Nonessential

No minimum experience required

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w\in 30 days