NURSE EXTERN -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Nursing Support role participant to provide basic patient care, observe patients, record vitals, and assist with activities of daily living. The position supports a unit in the Coronary Care Subacute department and requires understanding of the patient safety protocols.

The role emphasizes adherence to policies, teamwork with care staff, and ongoing development through in-services and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Nursing student in first semester with clinical exposure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of program start.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (and others) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and report safety concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Take and record vital signs and document measurements.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Maintain patient care plan and monitor high-risk patients.
• Complete EMR documentation accurately.

Skills

Patient observation

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Documentation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Nursing student, completed 1st semester and 1st clinical

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

• A Cover Letter is required with top 3 areas/units of interest.
• Current transcripts must be attached to your application.

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Coronary Care Subacute

FTE: 0.05

PRN

Shift: Days

Position Summary:

Provide basic patient care. Perform routine treatment procedures and assist in maintenance of a safe, clean environment. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• PATIENT OBSERVATION - Observe patient to ensure their safety and well being; report observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate designee
• PATIENT CARE - Provide basic patient care; take and record vital signs to include temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake-output measurements
• PATIENT CARE - Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change and toileting as instructed
• PATIENT CARE - Maintain therapeutic plan of care and minute to minute care of patient who is at extreme risk to self or others
• PATIENT CARE - Complete documentation as required on the Electronic Medical Record
• PATIENT CARE - Complete specific skills listed in the "University of New Mexico, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Specific Functions" Matrix
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• 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"

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• Course

Essential:

Education specialization:

• Nursing student, completed 1st semester and 1st clinical

Experience:

Essential:

Nonessential:

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Upon completion of pgm temp or perm RN lic w/in 6 weeks

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.

Essential:

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required