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UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 47.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque seeks a Sr nursing student for a PRN role in the Adult Oncology department. You will work under RN supervision to provide direct patient care across age groups and support the nursing team.

The position emphasizes adhering to hospital policies, documenting care plans, administering medications under the Seven Rights, and contributing to patient safety and education. Bilingual skills and basic nursing skills are valued qualifications.

Formación

• Currently enrolled as a senior nursing student in good standing.
• Basic Nursing Skills Course completed.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver safe direct care under RN supervision.
• Follow Hospitals policies and nursing department rules.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and document individualized care plans, including discharge teaching.
• Administer medications, including IV meds, using the Seven Rights and record findings.
• Assist with tests and procedures and ensure proper consent is obtained.
• Assist with or initiate emergency measures as needed for patient care.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Support the department and hospital mission and goals.
• Pursue professional growth through educational programs and workshops.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Follow patient safety policies and report concerns or errors promptly.
• Encourage patients to participate in their own care by asking questions.

Conocimientos

English/Spanish

Keres

Tewa

Tiwa

Towa

Zuni

Navajo

Educación

Sr nursing student

Basic Nursing Skills

Descripción del empleo

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

Compensation Disclaimer

Department: Adult Oncology

FTE: 0.05

PRN

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:

All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to UNM Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN Preceptor
• POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• MISSION AND GOALS - Assist to maintain, support, and implement department and Hospitals mission and goals
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• 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

• Student
• Course

Education specialization

• Sr nursing student in last 2 semesters good standing
• Basic Nursing Skills Course at Nursing School

Experience

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

Credentials

• 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.

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