NURSE INTERN

UNMH Jobs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

UNMH Jobs is seeking a nursing student to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in the Inpatient/Geriatrics department. You will follow the nursing process, document care plans, and promote patient safety across Neonate to Geriatric age groups.

Essential qualifications include Sr nursing student in the last 2 semesters, Basic Nursing Skills, and CPR/BLS within 30 days. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. The role is dayshift with 0.05 FTE, PRN status.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish could benefit patient communication.
• Aspires to advance nursing education and practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care to assigned patients under RN supervision.
• Document and implement individualized care plans with age-specific considerations.
• Administer medications and assist with tests and procedures as directed by RN.
• Assist with emergency measures and maintain patient safety and environment.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Sr nursing student in last 2 semesters

Basic Nursing Skills Course

Job description

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: UPC Inpatient/Geriatrics

FTE: 0.05
PRN
Shift: Days

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:

• Student
• Course

Essential:

Education specialization:

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

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.

Working conditions:

Essential:

• 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