Per Diem RN: Surgical & PCU – Day/Night Shifts

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday Night differential 17%

Weekend Night differential 26%

Weekend Day differential 15%

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospital - Albuquerque is seeking RN Per Diem nurses for all Progressive Care Units (PCU) across day and night shifts. Immediate need across multiple departments.

RN Per Diem I $40.30/hour, II $47.38/hour, III $51.49/hour, with 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials. Responsibilities follow the nursing process and emphasize safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate
• Experience: 1 year directly related experience
• Certifications: RN MATRIX - Complete and maintain unit/clinic based required certifications and competencies as listed in the department expectations/and or the unit/clinic education matrix
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico
• Testing Requirements: Obtain UNMH IV Verification within 6 months of position
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients as required
• Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
• Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
• Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• 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

Education

Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate

Tools

RN MATRIX certifications

Job description

University of New Mexico Hospital - Albuquerque is seeking RN Per Diem nurses for all Progressive Care Units (PCU) across day and night shifts. Immediate need across multiple departments.

RN Per Diem I $40.30/hour, II $47.38/hour, III $51.49/hour, with 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials. Responsibilities follow the nursing process and emphasize safe, high-quality patient care.