NURSE INTERN

UNMH Jobs; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UNM Hospitals seeks a nursing student to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in the CardioThoracicVascular ICU. Duties include implementing care plans, patient/family teaching, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The role supports safety, quality care, and development through participation in educational activities and adherence to departmental policies. Rotation shifts apply, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Student nursing status pursuing RN track.
• Coursework related to nursing fundamentals.
• Bilingual capabilities may aid patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, direct care to assigned patients under RN supervision.
• Follow hospital policies and nursing division guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to implement care plans and discharge teaching.
• Administer medications as assigned, documenting findings.
• Assist with tests and procedures with proper consent.
• Support emergency measures for adverse patient events.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment.
• Support mission and goals of the department and hospital.
• Pursue professional development through education and workshops.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Adhere to patient safety policies and report safety concerns.

Skills

Nursing care

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Team collaboration

Education

Student

Course

Job description

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: CCT-CardioThoracicVascular ICU

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

• Student
• Course

Education specialization

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

Experience

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