University of New Mexico - Hospitals

Sign-On Bonus Available Minimum Offer $ 16.09/hr. Maximum Offer $ 24.79/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: CCT-CardioThoracicVascular ICU FTE: 0.60 Part Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide basic patient care. Perform routine treatment procedures and assist in maintenance of a safe, clean environment. As directed by licensed staff, assist with invasive routine patient care procedures which may include phlebotomy, stage I and II wound care and urinary catheter insertions. Assist with specialty bed functions. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: PATIENT OBSERVATION - Observe patient to ensure their safety and well being; report observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate designee PATIENT CARE - Provide basic patient care; take and record vital signs to include temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake-output measurements PATIENT CARE - Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change and toileting as instructed PATIENT CARE - Maintain therapeutic plan of care and minute to minute care of patient who is at extreme risk to self or others PATIENT CARE - Complete documentation as required on the Electronic Medical Record PATIENT CARE - Complete specific skills listed in the "University of New Mexico, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Specific Functions" Matrix PATIENT CARE - As directed by licensed staff, assist with invasive routine patient care procedures which may include phlebotomy, stage I and II wound care and urinary catheter insertions DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Qualifications Education: Essential: High School or GED Equivalent Training Nonessential: Certificate Program Graduate Education specialization: Essential: MA or PCT or CNA or DD214 or 2 sem nurs schl or UNMH Tech Nonessential: Medical Assistant Program Graduate Certificate Certified Nursing Assistant Program Graduate Experience: Essential: 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience Nonessential: No preferred experience Credentials: Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working conditions: Essential: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Department: Clinical Nursing Support

Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition. Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Minimum Offer $ 19.28/hr. Maximum Offer $ 28.91/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: MDC - Medical FTE: 0.90 Full Time Shift: Rotating Position Summary: Provide direct patient care under the guidelines and protocols provided by the UNMH Rapid Response Medical Director. Identify patients who are in need or will benefit from higher level of care and help implement that care to reduce mortality in the hospital. Operate within the scope of practice as defined by the New Mexico Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and any UNMH approved Rapid Response special skills. Work in conjunction with all UNMH staff to assist with inpatient, outpatient, visitor and employee care. Help and facilitate transfer of patients to or from UNMH to any facility necessary for patient care and allowed by regulatory bodies. Function as a patient advocate. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: TEAM RESPONSE - Work in conjunction with Rapid Response Paramedics to respond with multiple teams across the hospital complex to include, but not limited to, the DR. Heart team, the Stroke Alert Team, the DART Team, and the Sepsis Response Team; provide essential rapid communication and act as a patient care advocate/ liaison between multiple departments to decrease patient mortality and improve patient outcomes TRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from UNMH utilizing ILS measures to ensure patient and provider safety. Under guidance of medical direction, perform patient assessment and provide necessary interventions. Responsible for maintaining and stocking vehicles to fulfill all regulatory requirements PATIENT CARE - Provide Basic life support up to advanced life support to include defibrillation, medication administration, Supraglottic airway insertion, suctioning, interosseous catheter Insertion, perform 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests PATIENT CARE - Perform patient care; work with RRT Paramedic to stabilize patients and guide care until providers arrive; triage emergency care (outpatient response on hospital property to emergency department); stabilize and/or prepare patient for transport; document all patent care activities; respond to hospital non-patient emergencies PATIENT CARE - Perform ultrasound guided peripheral venous puncture, blood draws, and IV fluid therapy, drug administration and other skills providers may request PATIENT CARE - Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, topical application, sublingual and intravenous administration of medications via the seven rights; provide for nebulized drug administration; document and communicate clinical findings ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Monitor and stock supply areas; maintain equipment as appropriate MEETINGS - Attend education sessions, department and other meetings as appropriate CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees QUALITY - Participate in department quality programs ORIENTATION - Assist in orienting new employees as required DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Qualifications Education: Essential: High School or GED Equivalent Nonessential: Enrolled Education specialization: Nonessential: Healthcare Related Higher Education Courses Experience: Essential: 1 year directly related experience Nonessential: 3 years directly related experience Credentials: Essential: Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate License CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days UNMH basic arrhythmia course w/in 3 mos of position CEVO Course within 3 months of position Ultrasound guided IV course w/in 3 monts of position Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification w/in 6 months PALS w/in 6 months of position DOT Medical Certification within 60 days of position Nonessential: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification PALS Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working conditions: Essential: Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE May drive on/off UNMH grounds, traffic/vehicle exposure Weather exposure: rain, ice, wind, snow, sun possible Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals Must obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of employment Department: Clinical Nursing Support