PATIENT CARE TECH

UNM HOSPITALS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UNM Hospitals is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to provide basic patient care including tube insertion, wound care and phlebotomy, and to support the nursing station with clerical duties. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with ADLs, maintaining the care plan for patients across Neonate to Geriatric age groups, and documenting in the Electronic Medical Record.

Candidates should meet education and CPR requirements; 1 year related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent
• 1 year directly related experience
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Observe patient safety and report observations to Charge Nurse or designee
• Take and record vital signs and assist with ADL activities
• Complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Record
• Maintain the patient care area per policies and procedures
• Follow safety policies and report safety concerns

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED; MA/PCT/CNA or DD214 or 2 sem nursing school/UNMH Tech

Job description

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: CTH Rehab-Ortho Unit

FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary

Provide basic patient care to include tube insertion, wound care and phlebotomy. Assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. 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 OBSERVATION - Observe patient to ensure their safety and well being; report observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate designee
• PATIENT CARE - Provide basic patient care; take and record vital signs to include temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake-output measurements
• 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 documentation as required on the Electronic Medical Record
• 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"

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Training

Education specialization:

Essential:

• MA or PCT or CNA or DD214 or 2 sem nurs schl or UNMH Tech

Experience:

Essential:

• 1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

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

Credentials:

Essential:

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

Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

• Sign-On Bonus Available