PATIENT CARE TECH -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday night differential 17%

Weekend night differential 26%

Weekend day differential 15%

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a PRN Nursing Support role in the Pediatric Emergency Department. The position involves providing basic patient care, supporting the nursing station, and maintaining a safe environment across age groups from Neonate to Geriatric.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL support, documentation in the EMR, and adherence to hospital procedures. A strong emphasis on patient safety and professional development is evident in the department’s standards.

Qualifications

• Provide basic patient care to include tube insertion, wound care and phlebotomy.
• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties.
• Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient safety and report observations to the Charge Nurse.
• Take and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake-output measurements.
• Assist with activities of daily living: meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen changes, toileting.
• Maintain the therapeutic plan of care and minute-to-minute care for high-risk patients.
• Complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Complete skills listed in the University of New Mexico, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Specific Functions Matrix.
• Engage in educational activities to enhance professional growth.
• Follow patient safety policies, procedures and protocols.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve patient safety by questioning current policies.
• Identify and report environmental conditions that may risk patient safety.
• Report potential safety concerns or medical errors promptly.
• Encourage patients to participate in their own care.
• Adhere to Patient Centered Medical Home/Patient Centered Specialty Practice expectations.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs assessment

Communication

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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: Pediatric Emergency Department

FTE: 0.05

PRN

Shift: Rotating

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"
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

Education

Essential

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Training

Essential

Education specialization

• 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/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials

Essential

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

Nonessential

• Medical Terminology course w/in six months of position

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.

Essential

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