RN Per Diem II - Peralta, United States - University of New Mexico

Description

Job Summary:

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients within the Inpatient Float Pool, consistent with the clinical specialty (PCU/ICU/ED etc.).
• Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem II is four shifts per schedule.
• Two weekend shifts per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required.
• Adhere to Hospital 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 as required.
• Work in collaboration with the healthcare team to implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Assist with special tests and procedures ensuring proper consent has been obtained.
• Participate in orientation, and assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel upon successful completion of preceptor training.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients.
• Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information.
• Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy.
• 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
• Participate in educational programs, read current literature, attend in-services, meetings and workshops to enhance professional growth and development.
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocols. Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and process.
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors, and/or near misses in a timely manner.
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right".
• Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of directly related experience.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days.
• RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM.
• Nationally Certified in area of specialty, PALS, TNCC and/or ENPC preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and use required protective equipment when handling Hazardous Materials.
• Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo, a plus.