IHR PRN Patient Care Technician-Delnor Neurology Unit As Needed Nights

Seeking experienced inpatient PCTs for this position. The minimum commitment of hours for this position is four 12-hour shifts 7p - 7:30a within a six-week scheduling period as needed, at least two weekend shifts and rotating holidays are required. The Patient Care Technician IHR reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the supervision of an RN performs basic patient care activities.

Responsibilities

Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output; Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff; Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly; Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking; Able to function under stressful situations; Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as the needs of the unit, patients and staff change; Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments; Answers telephone, intercom and call lights in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate staff/family/patient; Manages the overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, on an as needed basis; Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists, on an as needed basis

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or must be certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician; CPR – Basic Life Support via American Heart Association; Minimum commitment of four 12-hour shifts 7p - 7:30a within a six-week scheduling period as needed; At least two weekend shifts and rotating holidays required; Prior PCT experience in a hospital setting (preferred); Phlebotomy experience (preferred); Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course (preferred)

Nice to have

Prior PCT experience in a hospital setting; Phlebotomy experience; Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Wide range of benefits to improve physical, emotional, and financial well-being; Detailed benefits information available at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits; Sign-on bonus may be included in the posting (eligibility rules apply)