Bilingual Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Isleta, United States - University of New Mexico

Description

Job Summary: Join our team in the Emergency Department and provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Foster a positive work environment by serving as a role model and demonstrating excellence in patient care. Ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include a variety of age groups.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• 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 preceptor training; assume evaluation responsibilities for new personnel
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• Administer medication via proper protocol; document and communicate clinical findings
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards
• Enhance professional growth and development through education and participation in training programs, meetings and workshops
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Identify potential patient safety concerns, report/correct environmental conditions and situations affecting patient wellbeing, and report safety concerns and medical errors in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting issues

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• Active RN license in New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by New Mexico
• Bilingual in English and one of the following: Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers or Professional Rescuers, CPR required
• National certification in area of specialty (preferred)
• PALS, TNCC and/or ENPC certifications (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• 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 demands are greater than those of Medium Work.

Working Conditions:

• Hazardous chemical and biological materials requiring personal protective equipment may be present in the work environment.