Inpatient Nurse Tech: Tele-Sitting & Bedside Care

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Nurse Tech/CNA to perform patient care procedures under the direction of a licensed nurse and operate patient monitoring systems.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with nutrition and daily living activities, applying tubes and dressings, and coordinating with the nursing team to ensure patient comfort and safety across units. BLS is required; two years of inpatient Nurse Tech or CNA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS required at time of hire.
• Two years of Inpatient Nurse Tech or CNA experience preferred.
• Tele Sitting experience preferred.

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, positioning and ambulation.
• Rounds on patients and families frequently to assess and address personal needs, concerns or comfort related issues.
• Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions.
• Operates patient monitoring systems and performs bedside testing as required.
• Removes peripheral IV lines. Performs phlebotomy on certain units after training.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
• Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered and assists with portable or wall oxygen.

Education

BLS certification

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Nurse Tech/CNA to perform patient care procedures under the direction of a licensed nurse and operate patient monitoring systems.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with nutrition and daily living activities, applying tubes and dressings, and coordinating with the nursing team to ensure patient comfort and safety across units. BLS is required; two years of inpatient Nurse Tech or CNA experience is preferred.