Psych RN Per Diem | Clinical Lead & Safe Care

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Placitas (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico - Hospitals in Placitas, NM seeks an RN for the COPE Clinic. The role provides direct nursing care across patient age groups, with clinical leadership responsibilities and adherence to hospital policies.

Primary duties include medication administration, care planning, and patient education. Shift differentials apply (Weekday Nights 17%, Weekend Nights 26%, Weekend Day 15%) with 0.05 FTE and PRN status; no explicit compensation is listed here.

Qualifications

• Program graduate required (essential).
• Bachelor's degree is listed as nonessential.
• Nationally accredited nursing graduate is essential.
• RN license required in NM or per reciprocal agreement.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Provide direct nursing care within the nursing process.
• Provide clinical leadership for other staff and role model positive care.
• Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.
• Care for patients across neonate to geriatric age groups.
• Administer medications, including IV, following seven rights and document findings.
• Assist with tests and procedures and obtain proper consent.
• Institute emergency measures for sudden patient changes.
• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients.
• Maintain and document patient medical records with necessary information.
• Answer telephones and triage calls per policy.
• Participate in orientation; preceptor training and evaluation of new staff.
• Report patient safety concerns or errors timely.
• Encourage patient participation in their own care and understanding of treatments.

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Job description

University of New Mexico - Hospitals in Placitas, NM seeks an RN for the COPE Clinic. The role provides direct nursing care across patient age groups, with clinical leadership responsibilities and adherence to hospital policies.

Primary duties include medication administration, care planning, and patient education. Shift differentials apply (Weekday Nights 17%, Weekend Nights 26%, Weekend Day 15%) with 0.05 FTE and PRN status; no explicit compensation is listed here.