Psych RN - Per Diem, Nights & Weekends

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials: Weekday Nights 17

Shift differentials: Weekend Nights 26

Shift differentials: Weekend Day 15%

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Hospitals seeks a Registered Nurse for the COPE Clinic. This PRN role provides direct patient care using the nursing process and offers clinical leadership across staff.

The position serves diverse age groups in a day-shift schedule and requires adherence to hospital policies. Responsibilities include developing care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate nursing program completed.
• Bachelor's degree may be beneficial for some roles.
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following the nursing process.
• Provide clinical leadership for other staff.
• Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.
• Care for neonate to geriatric age groups as assigned.
• Administer medications, including IV meds, per policy and record findings.
• Assist with tests/procedures and obtain proper consent.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with discharge planning.
• Triaging calls and answering inquiries per policy.
• Support orientation and precepting of new personnel.
• Report safety concerns and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, T

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Job description

The University of New Mexico Hospitals seeks a Registered Nurse for the COPE Clinic. This PRN role provides direct patient care using the nursing process and offers clinical leadership across staff.

The position serves diverse age groups in a day-shift schedule and requires adherence to hospital policies. Responsibilities include developing care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.