Job: NURSING TECH-INPATIENT - General Surgical Unit - FT - Nights

NURSING TECH-INPATIENT - General Surgical Unit - FT - Nights

Requisition Number: 29277

Location: NM - Albuquerque

Type of Opportunity: Regular Full-Time

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Minimum Experience: Less than 1 year

Minimum Education: High School Degree or Equivalent

Shift: 12 Hour Nights

* 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.

* Performs other functions as required.



Developmental Plan


Attend annual and/or other required In-services as follows:
1. *Age Specific Training (care giving, treatment, and assessments specific to the age of populations served)
2. Safety Training (Applicable to every staff member)
3. **Bloodborne Pathogen Training
4. Infection Control Training
5. T.B. precautions for healthcare workers
6. Other, i.e., CPR Training, etc.

(*) Training is applicable to all staff who have regular contact with distinct patient populations i.e. Nursing & all clinical/ancillary areas.
(**) Training is applicable to all staff who have the potential of coming into contact with blood or other bodily fluids.
()Training is applicable to all staff in direct patient care including care for patients' environment.

*** This position requires all qualified applicants to take a Nurse Tech test. If you meet the requirements of this position please contact Linda Viga at 505-923-8763 to schedule testing.

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. Must pass the Nurse Tech -Inpatient test with a score of 80% prior to hire. Must successfully complete competency verification before starting on assigned unit.