Pediatric ER Patient Care Tech - Night/Weekend Diff

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

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.