Inpatient Registered Nurse - Tijeras, United States - University of New Mexico

Description

Join our team of Inpatient Registered Nurses (RN) in the Operating Room We offer a Clinical Advancement Program with up to $8.00/hr in added compensation based on education and certifications. Sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement available

Position Summary:

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients using the nursing process.
• Assume relief charge duties when designated, and act as clinical leader for other staff.
• Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care.
• Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients.
• Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations.
• Assist with special tests and procedures, and ensure proper consent has been obtained.
• Participate in orientation and preceptor training, and evaluate new personnel.
• Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards.
• Enhance professional growth and development through various educational programs.
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety.
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.

Requirements:

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM.
• Nationally certified in area of specialty (preferred).
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS within 30 days of hire.
• PALS, TNCC, and/or ENPC certification (preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo (preferred).

This job operates in a medical center environment and may include exposure to hazardous materials requiring use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.