UC Coors

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Albuquerque, NM

39d•$22

About The Position

Performs specific patient care procedures (such as, phlebotomy, wound care, gastric and urethral tube insertion and bedside testing) under the direction of a licensed Nurse and / or performs specific support-procedures for the operation of a Nursing or Clinical Department. Operates patient monitoring systems.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent education.
Nursing student who has completed a basic clinical skills lab preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant or military equivalent; or at least 6 months hospital or long-term care experience in a similar role.
BLS Required

Nice To Haves

Nursing student who has completed a basic clinical skills lab preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant or military equivalent

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 (shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare and bathing),positioning and ambulation. Rounds on patients and families frequently to assess and address personal needs, concerns or comfort related issues. Reports information to responsible nurse for resolution when necessary.
Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions. Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac and fetal heart monitoring). Performs bedside testing such as Oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other tests.
Removes peripheral, intravenous therapy lines. Performs phlebotomy on certain units after specific training. Performs wound care and dressing changes. Removes staples and sutures. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen, and assures proper storage of E cylinders.
Assist with application and removal of restraints under the direction of an RN.Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record. Assembles patient charts. Posts laboratory and other results in patient chart. Uses the computerized documentation system at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description.
Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood products and equipment. Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers. Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains equipment logs as required.
Performs basic clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, filing and copying.
Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit.
May provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients via video monitoring system Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in person, via telephone, and via microphone/headset as needed with members
Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
Learn more about our employee benefits: https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits

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