Per Diem II RN for Inpatient Units - Los Lunas, United States - University of New Mexico

    University of New Mexico
    University of New Mexico Los Lunas, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Join our exceptional team of dedicated healthcare professionals as a Per Diem II Registered Nurse at Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM. As a member of our Inpatient Unit on the 4th Floor, you will work as needed to provide quality patient-centered nursing care to assigned patients. You'll work with neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups, depending on the patient care assignment. Your responsibilities will include:

    • Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
    • Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
    • Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
    • Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age-specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
    • Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
    • Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors, and/or near misses in a timely manner

    Additionally, you will 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". Successful candidates for this position will have:

    • Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program; a Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred
    • At least one year of directly related experience
    • Current RN licensure in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
    • CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days of hire
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months of hire
    • Basic Arrhythmia Cert within 1 year of hire

    If you're looking for flexibility in your schedule and an opportunity to grow your professional skills, come join our team