Registered Nurse - Placitas, United States - University of New Mexico

Description

Registered Nurse - Acute Services

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse will provide direct nursing care to assigned patients while adhering to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. This includes working within the nursing process to enhance patient safety, create individualized care plans, administer medication and special tests and procedures, respond to emergency situations, and maintain updated patient medical records. Additionally, the Registered Nurse will participate in education and professional development opportunities, assist with orientation and training of new personnel, and report/correct potential patient safety concerns and medical errors.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• Current RN license in NM or reciprocal agreement state
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS and Professional Rescuers certification

Preferred but not required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Nationally Certified in area of specialty
• PALS, TNCC and/or ENPC certification

Physical 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:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE