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Patient Care Manager

86001 Flagstaff, Arizona Northern Arizona Home Health

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We are hiring a Patient Care Manager, RN.

At Northern Arizona Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Patient Care Manager, you can expect:

  • flexibility for true work-life balance 
  • opportunities for career growth 
  • the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships
  • employee-focused wellness and support programs

If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you. 


  • Receives referrals and ensures appropriate clinician and/or therapist(s) assignments for timely patient evaluation by signing off after authorization and plotting start of care (SOC) visits.
  • Coordinates determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals.
  • Ensures patient needs are continually assessed and care rendered is individualized to patient needs, appropriate and reasonable, meets home health eligibility criteria, and is in accordance to physician orders.
  • Oversees and assures development, implementation, and updates to the individualized patient plan of care, as appropriate.
  • Manages and documents phone calls from physicians, clinicians, patients, referral sources, and communicates patient updates/new orders to clinicians. Uses coordination notes to document, as needed and appropriate.
  • Reviews assessments and plans of care daily, per assigned workflow, and consults clinicians with recommendations, as appropriate.

  • Current RN licensure in state of practice
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle 

Salary Range: $89,000- $95,000

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Patient Care Tech

79106 Amarillo, Texas BSA Hospital

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Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Medical Surgical 4AB Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?  

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better   

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.  
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.  
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.  

Get to Know Your Team:  

  • BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:


Responsibilities

  • Works in an entry-level position providing basic patient care under nursing supervision.
  • Assists patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
  • Observes patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to the Nurse.
  • Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Must have completed some high school education.
  • Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
  • Completion of High School PCT competencies.
  • Certification as a PCT (Certified Care Technician) or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
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Patient Care Coordinator

21060 Glen Burnie, Maryland Kaiser Permanente

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The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of care for the acute inpatient population. The PCC collaborates with rounding MAPMG Hospital Based Service Physicians, patient/family, nursing, utlization review and other members of the healthcare team to assure continuum of patient care progression for clinical and cost-effective outcomes. The PCC facilitates and coordinates with community providers and ambulatory case managers to assist with the appropriate level and transition of care for a safe discharge and preventing a re-admission.

Essential Responsibilities:



  • Completes an initial face-to-face assessment for every admitted member to identify discharge needs within 24hrs of admission.

  • Document in KPHC and communicate the assessment outcomes to determine the appropriate transition plan with MAPMG physician healthcare team and patient/family.

  • Active participant in daily Care Without Delay (CWD) rounds reporting on patient progression towards the established discharge plan.

  • Review and document discharge plan in accordance with KP discharge planning documentation policies, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.

  • Document any updates, care progression and barriers to discharge daily, and as indicated on assigned patients.

  • Manage timeliness of care progression with physician and nursing staff to prevent avoidable delays and or days.

  • Collaborate with Social Worker to coordinate, long-term care, assisted living, financial assistance, and other services, as required.

  • Send referrals/communicate with in-network vendors for coordination of post-acute levels of care such as Home Health, DME, IV infusion, SNF, Sub-Acute and Acute Rehab.

  • Timely identification, recording, and escalation of delays in care and barriers to discharge. Provide solutions to correct delays and recognize systemic patterns that require corrective action.

  • Assure follow up appointments and referrals to ambulatory case manager for high-risk patient population are scheduled and communicated to patient/family prior to discharge.

  • Observe all facility safety policies and procedures (infection control, Members Rights policies, and any regulatory requirements)

  • Participate in Quality Assurance duties and implementation of programs to improve care Quality Indicators.

  • Maintain professionalism with all duties in an effective and timely manner as directed or assigned by designated supervisor.

  • Consistently work cooperatively with patients, patients representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers.

Week 1: Wed, Sat: Week 2: Sun, Tue


Weekend and holiday requirement.


Position will primarily cover ED.




Basic Qualifications:


Experience



  • Minimum of one (1) year in an acute medical/surgical/ED or critical care nursing area.


Education



  • Associate Nursing degree required.


License, Certification, Registration



  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.



  • Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire


OR



  • Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire



  • Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire



  • Basic Life Support


Additional Requirements:



  • Experience using an electronic medical record system

  • Some awareness or knowledge of health/care reimbursement systems (Medicare Advantage, Commercial payer, Medicaid and CMS regulatory rules)

  • Annually: Successful completion of PCC Assessment of Critical Skills, Passing score on inter-rater reliability.

  • Must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, members and their family or representatives, and hospital staff.

  • Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking skills for problem solving and decision making.

  • Adheres to KP Employees Handbook and facility policies and procedures.

  • Must have excllent time management skills to develop organized work processess in a high-volume envirornment with rapidly changing priorities.

  • Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite proficiency).

  • Ability to tolerate and cope with ambiguity.

  • Ability to pormote teamwork and to work effectively as a team member.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to interact/communicate effectively with key internal and external stake holders.

  • Provide excellent customer service to promote excellence in the patient experience.


Preferred Qualifications:



  • Recent acute care, case management, or home health experience preferred.

  • BSN preferred.

  • CM experience preferred.

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Patient Care Coordinator

21060 Glen Burnie, Maryland Kaiser Permanente

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Job Summary:


The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of care for the acute inpatient population. The PCC collaborates with rounding MAPMG Hospital Based Service Physicians, patient/family, nursing, utlization review and other members of the healthcare team to assure continuum of patient care progression for clinical and cost-effective outcomes. The PCC facilitates and coordinates with community providers and ambulatory case managers to assist with the appropriate level and transition of care for a safe discharge and preventing a re-admission.

Essential Responsibilities:



  • Completes an initial face-to-face assessment for every admitted member to identify discharge needs within 24hrs of admission.

  • Document in KPHC and communicate the assessment outcomes to determine the appropriate transition plan with MAPMG physician healthcare team and patient/family.

  • Active participant in daily Care Without Delay (CWD) rounds reporting on patient progression towards the established discharge plan.

  • Review and document discharge plan in accordance with KP discharge planning documentation policies, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.

  • Document any updates, care progression and barriers to discharge daily, and as indicated on assigned patients.

  • Manage timeliness of care progression with physician and nursing staff to prevent avoidable delays and or days.

  • Collaborate with Social Worker to coordinate, long-term care, assisted living, financial assistance, and other services, as required.

  • Send referrals/communicate with in-network vendors for coordination of post-acute levels of care such as Home Health, DME, IV infusion, SNF, Sub-Acute and Acute Rehab.

  • Timely identification, recording, and escalation of delays in care and barriers to discharge. Provide solutions to correct delays and recognize systemic patterns that require corrective action.

  • Assure follow up appointments and referrals to ambulatory case manager for high-risk patient population are scheduled and communicated to patient/family prior to discharge.

  • Observe all facility safety policies and procedures (infection control, Members Rights policies, and any regulatory requirements)

  • Participate in Quality Assurance duties and implementation of programs to improve care Quality Indicators.

  • Maintain professionalism with all duties in an effective and timely manner as directed or assigned by designated supervisor.

  • Consistently work cooperatively with patients, patients representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers.

Week 1: Wed, Sat: Week 2: Sun, Tue


Weekend and holiday requirement.


Position will primarily cover ED.




Basic Qualifications:


Experience



  • Minimum of one (1) year in an acute medical/surgical/ED or critical care nursing area.


Education



  • Associate Nursing degree required.


License, Certification, Registration



  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.



  • Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire


OR



  • Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire



  • Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire



  • Basic Life Support


Additional Requirements:



  • Experience using an electronic medical record system

  • Some awareness or knowledge of health/care reimbursement systems (Medicare Advantage, Commercial payer, Medicaid and CMS regulatory rules)

  • Annually: Successful completion of PCC Assessment of Critical Skills, Passing score on inter-rater reliability.

  • Must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, members and their family or representatives, and hospital staff.

  • Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking skills for problem solving and decision making.

  • Adheres to KP Employees Handbook and facility policies and procedures.

  • Must have excllent time management skills to develop organized work processess in a high-volume envirornment with rapidly changing priorities.

  • Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite proficiency).

  • Ability to tolerate and cope with ambiguity.

  • Ability to pormote teamwork and to work effectively as a team member.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to interact/communicate effectively with key internal and external stake holders.

  • Provide excellent customer service to promote excellence in the patient experience.


Preferred Qualifications:



  • Recent acute care, case management, or home health experience preferred.

  • BSN preferred.

  • CM experience preferred.

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Patient Care Advocate

New York, New York Tandym Group

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full time
A healthcare benefits management company in New York City is actively seeking a Patient Care Advocate to join their Member Services team. In this role, the PCA will be responsible for using their excellent customer relations and patient care experience to handle various interactions with members via telephone, e-mail, and secure messaging. The role consists of onboarding new members and interacting with existing members to assist them with ideal use of their benefits based on their specific journey and/or family building goals.

About the Opportunity:

Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: on-going contract to hire
Schedule: Remote (Residents outside of NYC)
Hours: 12pm-9pm EST (9am-6pm PST) / 10am-7pm EST (7am-4pm PST)

Responsibilities:

Own the member relationship by continuously educating members about our services and their personalized benefits, empowering them to make informed decisions and optimize their journey.
Onboard members seeking to utilize our benefit by capturing demographics, confirming eligibility, and providing detailed benefit information using internal resources.
Provide ongoing concierge service for members via telephone, email, and secure messaging.
Address member inquiries and proactively research high quality solutions to present.
Work cross-functionally with internal teams to adequately handle member escalations and inquiries.
Serve as a liaison between members and clinics, including scheduling appointments.
Drive continuous improvement by utilizing internal learning opportunities presented for growth and personal development.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in a contact center environment, preferably in a healthcare/insurance environment.
Excellent customer service, strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills - ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
Ability to effectively manage evolving priorities, multiple projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment.
Knowledge of fertility industry and patient procedures, is a plus.
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PATIENT CARE TECH

87103 Carnuel, New Mexico University of New Mexico - Hospitals

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Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

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: Newborn ICU

FTE: 0.05
PRN
Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:
Provide basic patient care to include tube insertion, wound care and phlebotomy. Assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. 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
* 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"
* PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* High School or GED Equivalent
* Training
Education specialization:
Essential:
* MA or PCT or CNA or DD214 or 2 sem nurs schl or UNMH Tech

Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
Nonessential:
* Medical Terminology course w/in six months of position

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

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Patient Care Tech

74023 Cushing, Oklahoma Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

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We are looking for a day shift, full-time, Adult Psychiatric Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Cushing, OK.

Why Join Us?  

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better  

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.  
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.  
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .  

Get to Know Your Team:  

  • Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is a 99-bed community-owned facility offering 24-hour emergency services, cardiology, general surgery, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, withdrawal stabilization, wound care and urology.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:


Responsibilities

  • Works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT.
  • Assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
  • Observes patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
  • Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
  • Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
  • Additionally, this position measures and records patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with range of motion, and draws blood.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross trained and cross competent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function)
  • Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • 2 years' experience in acute or long-term care
  • Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, or currently enrolled in nursing school
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Patient Care Tech

74023 Cushing, Oklahoma Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

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Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Adult Psychiatric Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Cushing, OK.

Why Join Us?  

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better  

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.  
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.  
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .  

Get to Know Your Team:  

  • Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is a 99-bed community-owned facility offering 24-hour emergency services, cardiology, general surgery, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, withdrawal stabilization, wound care and urology.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:


Responsibilities

  • Works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT.
  • Assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
  • Observes patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
  • Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
  • Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
  • Additionally, this position measures and records patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with range of motion, and draws blood.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross trained and cross competent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function)
  • Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • 2 years' experience in acute or long-term care
  • Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, or currently enrolled in nursing school
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PATIENT CARE TECH

87103 Albuquerque, New Mexico University of New Mexico - Hospitals

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$1,500 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: Medical/Cardiac ICU

FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Provide direct, non-invasive, and routine patient care and related support services within an in-patient or out-patient environment. Interview patients and take vital signs. Perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Maintain supplies and equipment. Delivers dirty instrument trays. Transport patients. Assist orientation of new staff members. Position patients unable to do self- care. Assist patients with prescribed exercise regimen; perform routine tube care; change catheter bags; collect non sterile specimens; perform oral suctioning; perform I&O including documentation of bowel & bladder function. Observe patients. Operate Hoyer lift; perform daily heights and weights. 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
* 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
* Certificate
Education specialization:
Essential:
* CNA or Cert EMTB (ICU & ED) or 1 semester accredit nurs pgm

Experience:
Essential:


Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 6 months patient care 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

Department: Clinical Nursing Support

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PATIENT CARE TECH

87103 Albuquerque, New Mexico University of New Mexico - Hospitals

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$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Available

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$16.09/hr.

Maximum Offer

21.26/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: CTH Rehab-Ortho Unit

FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Nights

Position Summary:
Provide direct, non-invasive, and routine patient care and related support services within an in-patient or out-patient environment. Interview patients and take vital signs. Perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Maintain supplies and equipment. Delivers dirty instrument trays. Transport patients. Assist orientation of new staff members. Position patients unable to do self- care. Assist patients with prescribed exercise regimen; perform routine tube care; change catheter bags; collect non sterile specimens; perform oral suctioning; perform I&O including documentation of bowel & bladder function. Observe patients. Operate Hoyer lift; perform daily heights and weights. 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
* 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:
* Certificate
Education specialization:
Nonessential:
* CNA or Cert EMTB (ICU & ED) or 1 semester accredit nurs pgm

Experience:
Essential:


Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 6 months patient care 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

Department: Clinical Nursing Support

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  64. pets Veterinary
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