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Nursing Tech Inpatient I- Tele-Sitting

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Presbyterian is seeking a

Nursing Tech I - Tele-Sitting

for Presbyterian Hospital. In this role, you will perform 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 perform specific support-procedures for the operation of a Nursing or Clinical Department. Operates patient monitoring systems. How You Grow, Learn And Thrive Matters Here. Base pay range

$15.64/hr - $22.56/hr 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, glucometry, 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. Performs other functions as required. Will receive unit based orientation to each unit (see Internal Agency Orientation Guidelines document). Responsible for maintaining all core clinical competencies as required by each unit served. Will maintain clinical updates by attending staff meetings through assignment from Nursing Resource Manager. Qualifications

Nursing student who has completed a basic clinical skills lab preferred. Must have at least 2 years hospital or long term care experience within related field. High School Diploma or GED BLS required at time of hire Benefits

Presbyterian employees have access to a wellness program, including on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn More About Our Employee Benefits. Our culture emphasizes patient care, respect for colleagues, and CARES commitments. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.

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