You'll run the communication center for Progressive Care 1, doing clerical work and some advanced patient care.
Posted Oct 5
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · nights Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights
Unit and setting
Progressive Care 1 unit · Hospital Unit Secretary/Nursing - Progressive Care 1
License
RN license
Term
Permanent Type of Opportunity: Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
Certification
BLS at time of hire*BLS required at time of hire.
Certification
current emergency response certificationsMaintains current certifications in required emergency response training.
Also asks
High school diplomaHigh school diploma required.
Preferred
Also asks
specialized basic patient care training (CNA, medical assistant, or nursing student who completed a skills lab)
Also asks
at least 6 months direct patient care experience
What it pays
Against similar roles
Below most Rio Rancho staff RN postingsRio Rancho staff RN postings that state pay run $23/hr to $40/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $40/hr, across 36 postings.
Night differential
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered
Extra pay
night, weekend, education, certification and lead-role differentialsfor eligible positions
Benefits
Benefitstuition and certification reimbursement, scholarshipsEducational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Benefitswearable badge to call for help quicklyStaff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Benefitsloan forgiveness through NM Higher Education DepartmentLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
Benefitsfree on-site and community gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources
Tuition and certification reimbursement
More benefits (5)
Scholarship opportunities
Staff safety wearable badge
Night/weekend, higher education, certification and lead role differentials (eligible positions)
Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department
Employee wellness program
The role and schedule
Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Charting
EpicEPIC electronic charting system
Day to day
answer phones and route callsAnswers telephones and efficiently processes information.
Day to day
vital signsCollects and records vital signs in patient record
Day to day
removes peripheral IVs under provider directionremove non-medicated, peripheral intravenous therapy lines under the direction of a licensed Provider
Day to day
draws blood after trainingPerforms phlebotomy after appropriate training
Day to day
splints, casts and tractionApplies fiberglass splints, casts and traction devices.
Day to day
bedside oximetry, ECG, glucose and urinalysisPerforms bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometry, urinalysis and other tests.
Day to day
suturing wounds under provider direction (CDS ED and PresNows only)Scrubs and sutures wounds under the direction of a licensed Provider (CDS Emergency Departments and PresNows only).
Day to day
wound care and dressing changesPerforms wound care and dressing changes.
Day to day
Removes gastric and urethral tubes under direct nursing supervision, when applicable and only after adequate trainingRemoves gastric and urethral tubes (under direct nursing supervision, when applicable and only after adequate training).
Day to day
enemas and peri-carePerforms enemas and pericare.
Day to day
sterile procedure assistAssists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
Day to day
oxygen under nurse directionAdministers oxygen under the direction of a licensed Nurse.
Day to day
runs specimens to lab, micro and pathologyDelivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology.
Day to day
delivers trays and records patients' intake
Day to day
feeding, bathing and walking patientsAssists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and walking patients
Day to day
patient monitoring systemsOperates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs
Weekends
Weekends required
Details
may be asked to work at other CDS Emergency DepartmentsMay be requested to assist at other CDS Emergency Departments based on operational needs and individual competency, consistent with organizational staffing policies
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Location Address
2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $16.37 Maximum Offer $24.89
Summary
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center's Progresse Care Unit 1 is hiring a Unit Secreatry/Nursing Tech to perform secretarial / clerical duties while acting as a communication center for the nursing unit. Performs advanced patient care procedures (such as initiation of intravenous therapy, splinting/casting, suturing, and reinforcement of patient education and care instructions as directed by the registered nurse or licensed provider, and/or perform advanced support-procedures for the operation of the Emergency Department (CDS Emergency Departments and PresNows only). Operates patient monitoring systems.
Supervised by: Charge Nurse and/or Nurse Manager/Asst. Nurse Manager. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 0.90
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities
Courteously greets and directs customers. Promotes/facilitates accurate and timely unit communication
Answers telephones and efficiently processes information. Redirects phone calls to the appropriate parties
Monitors patients and collects information for documentation in the patient record. Transports patients and documents action on patient record. Monitors patients and collects information for documentation in patient records. Collects and records vital signs in patient record
Inserts (CDS Emergency Departments and PresNows only), and remove non-medicated, peripheral intravenous therapy lines under the direction of a licensed Provider. Performs phlebotomy after appropriate training
Applies fiberglass splints, casts and traction devices. Performs bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometry, urinalysis and other tests.
Scrubs and sutures wounds under the direction of a licensed Provider (CDS Emergency Departments and PresNows only).
Performs wound care and dressing changes. Prepare patients for surgery.
Removes gastric and urethral tubes (under direct nursing supervision, when applicable and only after adequate training).
Performs enemas and pericare.
Performs other skills under the direction of a Nurse or Provider and after competency validation
Coordinates and maintains specific equipment and / or supply systems. Coordinates and maintains specific sterile processing systems
Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs
Uses the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description, as well as that of a Unit Secretary, when required
Ensures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers. Readies rooms for the next patient
Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed
Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood and equipment.
Performs basic clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, filing and copying
Participates in the nutritional well-being of the patient through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up, assists those patients that are dependent for their intake needs, and accurately records consumption
Administers oxygen under the direction of a licensed Nurse. Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen and assures proper storage of E cylinders.
Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and walking patients
Assists or provides patient hygiene to include, shaving, mouth care, foot care, peri care, and bathing
Organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team
Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit
May be requested to assist at other CDS Emergency Departments based on operational needs and individual competency, consistent with organizational staffing policies
C. A. R. E. S Behaviors: Demonstrates and role models CARES behaviors of Continuous learning, Accountability, Respecting and Responding, ensuring an Environment of health, and obtaining Superior outcomes in all endeavors related to job responsibilities.
Supports organizational and service line business objectives by providing standardized, evidence-based care that contributes to achieving optimal outcomes and patient experiences.
Performs other duties as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma required.
Preferred: specialized training in basic patient care (Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing student who has completed a skills lab) or at least 6 months experience in direct patient care.
Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
Maintains current certifications in required emergency response training.
Complete all organizational, department of Nursing and Department-specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe.
*BLS required at time of hire. 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 locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.
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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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