Night Shift Nurse — Patient Care & Safety (Differentials)

UNMH Jobs; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Hospital is seeking a PRN Nursing Assistant for Gen Med/SAC (4-W) to provide basic patient care during nights. This role requires observing patients, recording vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe environment.

Will follow therapeutic plan, document in EMR, participate in ongoing education, and ensure patient safety. Bilingual abilities and CPR/BLS certification readiness within 30 days are valued.

Qualifications

• Nursing student with 1st semester completed and first clinical.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (additional languages listed) considered.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient safety and report observations to Charge Nurse or designee.
• Take and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, BP, intake-output.
• Assist with ADLs: meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change, toileting.
• Maintain plan of care and care for high-risk patients.
• Complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Perform skills per University of New Mexico UAP Functions Matrix.
• Participate in education programs, reading, in-services, meetings and workshops.
• Follow patient safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Identify environmental conditions risking patient safety and report them.
• Encourage patient engagement and report concerns or questions.

Skills

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tew

Education

Nursing student, completed 1st semester and 1st clinical

Job description

The University of New Mexico Hospital is seeking a PRN Nursing Assistant for Gen Med/SAC (4-W) to provide basic patient care during nights. This role requires observing patients, recording vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe environment.

Will follow therapeutic plan, document in EMR, participate in ongoing education, and ensure patient safety. Bilingual abilities and CPR/BLS certification readiness within 30 days are valued.