PATIENT CARE TECH -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting. You will interview patients, take vital signs, assist with ADLs, transport patients, and help orient new staff, while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.

The role involves observation, documentation in the EMR, and active participation in patient safety initiatives across Neonate to Geriatric age groups.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Certificate or CNA/EMTB preferred.
• 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 including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, BP and intake-output.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen changes and toileting.
• Maintain therapeutic plan of care and minute-to-minute care for patients at extreme risk.
• Complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Patient transport

Observation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School or GED

Certificate

CNA or Cert EMTB or 1 semester accredit nurs pgm

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: General Medicine (5-W)

FTE: 0.90

Full Time

Shift: Nights

Position Summary

Provide direct, non-invasive, and routine patient care and related support services within an in-patient or out-patient environment. Interview patients and take vital signs. Perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Maintain supplies and equipment. Delivers dirty instrument trays. Transport patients. Assist orientation of new staff members. Position patients unable to do self- care. Assist patients with prescribed exercise regimen; perform routine tube care; change catheter bags; collect non sterile specimens; perform oral suctioning; perform I&O including documentation of bowel & bladder function. Observe patients. Operate Hoyer lift; perform daily heights and weights. 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
• Certificate

Education specialization

• CNA or Cert EMTB (ICU & ED) or 1 semester accredit nurs pgm

Experience

Nonessential

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 6 months patient care experience

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