Unit Secretary / Nursing Tech

Nursing Tech Opportunity

Presbyterian is seeking skilled and new Nursing Techs to provide care to our inpatient population. As a Nurse Assistant, you will help with procedures ranging from phlebotomy, wound care, bathing, data entry, and clerical work.

Type of Opportunity : Part Time (0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week) Work Schedule : 12 Hour Nights

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)

Shift differentials for nights and weekends

Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

EPIC electronic charting system

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

One to three years experience preferred

Formal medical technician or military training preferred

CNA preferred

BLS required at time of hire

Responsibilities

Answers telephones and efficiently processes information, including accurately transcribing physician orders

Maintains correct census and bed status report; assembles and organizes patient charts daily

Maintains and accounts for office supplies; assists in keeping nursing unit clean and orderly

Monitors, collects, and records patient information including vital signs, weights, and other data

Transports patients and documents actions in the patient record

Supports nutritional well-being through tray delivery, patient set-up, feeding assistance, and accurate input / output recording

Assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, positioning, and ambulation

Communicates pertinent information during end-of-shift handoff

Rounds frequently on patients and families to assess and address comfort and concerns, reporting to the responsible nurse as needed

Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes; performs enemas, disimpactions, and removes IV lines

Performs phlebotomy on designated units after completing specific training

Operates patient monitoring systems including cardiac and fetal heart monitors

Conducts bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, glucometry, urinalysis, and other diagnostics

Performs wound care and dressing changes; removes staples and sutures

Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures and restraint application / removal under RN direction

Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered; assists with portable and wall oxygen and ensures proper E cylinder storage

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.