Presbyterian is hiring: Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech in Santa Fe

Overview

Presbyterian is seeking skilled and new Nursing Techs to provide care to our inpatient population. As a Nurse Assistant, you will help with procedures ranging from phlebotomy, wound care, bathing, data entry, and clerical work.

Type of Opportunity: Part Time (0.6 FTE/24 hours per week)
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights

Growth and Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One to three years experience preferred.
• Formal medical technician or military training preferred.
• CNA preferred
• BLS required at time of hire

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones and efficiently processes information, including accurately transcribing physician orders

• Maintains correct census and bed status report; assembles and organizes patient charts daily

• Maintains and accounts for office supplies; assists in keeping nursing unit clean and orderly

• Monitors, collects, and records patient information including vital signs, weights, and other data

• Transports patients and documents actions in the patient record

• Supports nutritional well-being through tray delivery, patient set-up, feeding assistance, and accurate input/output recording

• Assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, positioning, and ambulation

• Communicates pertinent information during end-of-shift handoff

• Rounds frequently on patients and families to assess and address comfort and concerns, reporting to the responsible nurse as needed

• Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes; performs enemas, disimpactions, and removes IV lines

• Performs phlebotomy on designated units after completing specific training

• Operates patient monitoring systems including cardiac and fetal heart monitors

• Conducts bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, glucometry, urinalysis, and other diagnostics

• Performs wound care and dressing changes; removes staples and sutures

• Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures and restraint application/removal under RN direction

• Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered; assists with portable and wall oxygen and ensures proper E cylinder storage

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $21.64/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.