PRN RN II — Orthopedics Clinic

University Of New Mexico - Hospitals; Tijeras (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

UNMH is seeking an RN Per Diem II to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients in the Orthopaedics Clinic - SRMC, following the nursing process and departmental policies. The role requires a minimum of four shifts per schedule, with two weekend shifts and one summer and one winter holiday.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to implement care plans, participate in orientation and precepting, manage medications (including IV), and ensure accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate.
• RN licensure in NM or reciprocal agreement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required.
• Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement and document individualized care plans 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'.
• Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Education

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

RN in NM or reciprocal NM

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nursing

Job description

UNMH is seeking an RN Per Diem II to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients in the Orthopaedics Clinic - SRMC, following the nursing process and departmental policies. The role requires a minimum of four shifts per schedule, with two weekend shifts and one summer and one winter holiday.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to implement care plans, participate in orientation and precepting, manage medications (including IV), and ensure accurate medical records.