Per Diem Psych RN — Clinical Leader

Jobtome; Peralta (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

COPE Clinic in New Mexico is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within the nursing process and to serve as a clinical leader for staff. You will ensure adherence to hospital policies and support care for neonate to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include patient safety, care planning with the team, administering medications (including IV), assisting with tests, and participating in orientation and preceptor duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Essential: Program Graduate
• Nonessential: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 2 years directly related experience
• Credential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by questioning current policies and processes
• Identify and report environmental conditions that may put a patient at risk
• Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• Collaborate with healthcare team to implement and document individualized care plans
• Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate findings
• Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent obtained
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• Ensure patient medical records contain necessary information
• Answer telephones and triage calls per departmental policy
• Participate in orientation; preceptor training and evaluation responsibilities
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and near misses
• Encourage patients to participate in their own care by asking questions

Skills

Nursing

Patient Safety

Clinical Leadership

Direct Patient Care

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

COPE Clinic in New Mexico is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within the nursing process and to serve as a clinical leader for staff. You will ensure adherence to hospital policies and support care for neonate to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include patient safety, care planning with the team, administering medications (including IV), assisting with tests, and participating in orientation and preceptor duties as assigned.