EMT-b - Algodones New Mexico

Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Algodones, New Mexico
Posted On: 05/01/2024

Shift Differentials - 17% - Monday - Thursday Nights, 26% Friday - Sunday Nights & 15% Saturday - Sunday Days, Plus Additional $6.00/hr paySign-on Bonus availableCell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition. Department: Metropolitan Detention Center Bern Co Contract
FTE: 0.9
Full Time
Shift: RotatingPosition Summary:
Assist in the nursing care of patients. Provides wound care and splints as required. Provide a safe, clean environment and stocks patient care areas. Ensures adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:
* PATIENT CARE - Assist nursing staff/physicians in complicated treatment procedures; perform routine treatment procedures
* PATIENT CARE - Identify and assess clinical situations beyond their scope and promptly notifies a nurse and/or physician
* RECORDS & SUPPORT - Maintain record keeping and filing system; make photocopies; run errands; perform other support duties as assigned
* EQUIPMENT - Assist with the provision of administrative support in regards to equipment maintenance, calibration and statistical data compilation
* POLICY & PROCEDURE - Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
* ASSIST - Assist the nurse in the management of observation unit patients
* 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 EquivalentExperience:
Essential:
1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience
Nonessential:
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Bilingual English/SpanishCredentials:
Essential:
* Emergency Medical Technician Basic License
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 daysPhysical 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 be subject to initial & ongoing security clearance req
* Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individualsDepartment: Clinical Nursing Support More...

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