Nursing Tech II
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Clovis
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
The Nursing Tech II 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. Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 0.900000
Exempt: No Work Schedule: 12 Hour NightsHigh school or equivalent
plus specialized, short-term training in medical / surgical patient
care or the delivery of special care. One to three years experience
preferred. Receives on-the-job training and competency verification
to perform primary functions. Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed
Assistive Personnel course or similar training required prior to
entering classification. Formal medical technician or military
training preferred.
- Monitors patients and collects information for documentation in
the patient record. Stamps and assembles patient charts. Posts
laboratory and other tests results. Transports patients and
documents action on patient record. Collects and records vital
signs, weights, and other patient data in patient record.
Administers oxygen under the direction of a licensed Nurse. Assists
nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
- Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the
patient record
- Removes peripheral, intravenous therapy lines. Performs
phlebotomy. Performs wound care and dressing changes. Prepares
patients for surgery. Inserts and removes gastric and urethral
tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions. Performs bedside testing
such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other tests.
Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing
and walking patients.
- Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs
(such as, cardiac and fetal heart monitoring).
- 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.
- Uses the computerized Patient Care Information System (PACIS)
at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included
in this description.
- 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.
- Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology.
Transports x-rays, blood and equipment. Delivers patient food trays
and nourishment.
- Performs basic clerical duties such as answering phones, taking
messages, filing and copying.
- Assists or provides patient hygiene to include, shaving, mouth
care, foot care, pericare, and bathing.
- Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen, and assures
proper storage of E cylinders.
- 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.
- Performs other functions as required.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/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to
improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers'
markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is
taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our
employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free
access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching
and classes, wellness challenges and more.Presbyterian's story is
really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here.
The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members
and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis
sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than
875,000 New Mexicans.About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of
patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a 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 1,600
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.About Our Regional
Delivery System Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a
network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New
Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe,
Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more
than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make
Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly
14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from
general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our
regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for
their communities.We are part of New Mexico's history - and
committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just
as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to
come.About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in
population and features a low cost-of living.Varied landscapes
bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of
the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are
as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and
lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.New Mexico offers
endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active
lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the
elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking,
golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all
available among our beautiful wonders of the
west.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free
employer with smoke free campuses. Requisition ID: 2023-32151
Street: 2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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