Registered Nurse, Immediate Care - Albuquerque, NM, United States - University of New Mexico - Hospitals

    University of New Mexico - Hospitals
    University of New Mexico - Hospitals Albuquerque, NM, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Part time
    Description
    Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials

    Department:
    Coronary Care Subacute
    Casual Pool (as needed)


    Shift:
    Nights

    All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to UNM Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
    PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN Preceptor

    • POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
    • CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
    * document and communicate clinical findings

    • PATIENT SAFETY - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
    • PATIENT SAFETY - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
    • PATIENT SAFETY - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
    • PATIENT SAFETY - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
    • PATIENT SAFETY - 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"
    Student

    • Senior Level-Good Standing UNM CON-Enrolled as Intern
    • Basic Nursing Skills Course at Nursing School
    Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience
    CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

    • Upon completion of pgm temp or perm RN lic w/in 6 weeks
    Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE

    • Med Admin Policy, Att A

    Department:
    Clinical Nursing Support