Ambulatory Care RN | Night Shift | Sign-On Bonus

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

University of New Mexico - Hospitals is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, with clinical leadership and mentorship. The role covers neonate to geriatric care and may include relief charge duties under the supervisor.

Emphasis on education, collaboration with UH departments, and adherence to patient-centered care models. The position requires a Graduate Nursing program, NM RN licensure, and bilingual capabilities; night shift with 0.90 FTE.

Qualifications

• Essential: Nursing program graduate.
• Nonessential: Bachelor's degree.
• Education specialization: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable.
• PATIENT CARE - Assist physician with special tests, procedures and complex treatments.
• SUPPORT - Process data and generates reports; assist in the reception and discharge areas; handle patient calls and triage using documentation.
• SUPPORT - Ensure patient medical records contain necessary information; document medical history or chief complaint; triage and initiate care for walk-in patients.
• SUPPORT - Document lab cultures; ensure follow-up on abnormal results.
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients.
• PATIENT CARE - Assess patient's condition and nursing needs; set goals and utilize appropriate nursing actions to achieve goals.
• PATIENT CARE - Provide and document nursing care.
• PATIENT CARE - Ensure that physician's orders are carried out.
• PATIENT CARE - Administer medications and perform routine treatments.
• TRAINING - Participate in orientation and evaluation of new personnel.
• PATIENT CARE - Assist team members in patient care; coordinate patient care in conjunction with procedures by other UH departments and clinics.
• SUPPORT - Ensure that equipment is maintained; monitor supply and medicine requisitions; maintain supply stock levels.
• SUPPORT - Record and report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to medical staff.
• MENTOR - Serve as a mentor to patients to promote self management, hope and empowerment.
• PATIENT EDUCATION - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and the use of prescriptive medical treatment.
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes.
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - 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"

Skills

Bilingual language skills

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Job description

University of New Mexico - Hospitals is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, with clinical leadership and mentorship. The role covers neonate to geriatric care and may include relief charge duties under the supervisor.

Emphasis on education, collaboration with UH departments, and adherence to patient-centered care models. The position requires a Graduate Nursing program, NM RN licensure, and bilingual capabilities; night shift with 0.90 FTE.