RN - INPATIENT -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 47,995 - 65,201; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Albuquerque is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Emergency Department. Responsibilities include delivering safe and effective nursing care to various age groups, participating in patient safety measures, and engaging in the development of new staff. The ideal candidate must graduate from an accredited nursing program and obtain CPR certification. This position offers competitive compensation with shift differentials and requires rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate from a nationally accredited program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Must obtain CPR for Healthcare/BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients across all age groups.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Participate in the orientation and evaluation of new personnel.
• Administer medications and document clinical findings accurately.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical nursing care

Emergency measures

Patient safety protocols

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer: $34.84/hr.

Maximum Offer: $47.33/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer: Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Pediatric Emergency Department

FTE: 0.90

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assume relief charge duties when designated. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
• INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
• MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - 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"

Qualifications

Education

• Essential: Program Graduate
• Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree

Education specialization

• Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
• Nonessential: Nursing

Experience

• Essential: No minimum experience required
• Nonessential: Bilingual English/Spanish

Credentials

• Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days
• Essential: RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
• Nonessential: Nationally Certified in area of specialty

Physical Conditions

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions

• Significant Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials require PPE
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required