Location Address:
301 E Miel de Luna Tucumcari, NM 88401-3810Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $16.33 Maximum Offer $23.15Summary:
Dan trigg Memorial Hospital's Surgical Department is hiring a Nursing Tech I to Performs basic patient care activities under the direction of a licensed nurse. Collects data, assists patients with activities of daily living and documents actions in patient recordHow 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
Responsibilities:
*Transports patients and documents action on patient record. Monitors patients and collects information for documentation in patient record. Collects and records vital signs in patient record. *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. *Stamps and assembles patient charts. Posts laboratory and other tests results. *Uses the computerized Patient Care Information System (PACIS) at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description. *Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and walking patients. *Administers oxygen under the direction of a licensed nurse. *Performs other functions as required.Qualifications:
*High school or equivalent plus formal specialized, short-term training in basic patient care (CNA, Med. Asst., Military medical training, EMT-B, NA, HHA, Nursing student who has completed a skills lab) or at least 6 months experience in direct patient care required. Receives on-the-job training and successfully completes competency verification to perform primary functions within 6 weeks of date of hire.
*BLS required at time of hire.
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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.
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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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Formal specialized short-term training in basic patient care, such as CNA, Medical Assistant, military medical training, EMT-B, NA, HHA, or completed nursing student skills lab
- At least 6 months of direct patient care experience, as an alternative to formal basic patient-care training
- Basic Life Support certification at time of hire
- Successfully complete competency verification within 6 weeks of hire
What We Do
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, statewide, not-for-profit healthcare system in New Mexico. Founded in 1908, it operates nine hospitals, a medical group, and a health plan. The organization is dedicated to improving access to healthcare, behavioral health, and community support services, offering a wide range of specialties including primary care, cancer care, and heart and vascular care to improve the well-being of New Mexico residents.
