RN - INPATIENT

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Placitas (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospitals in Placitas, NM, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU团队, primarily nights with weekday/nights differentials. You will provide direct patient care across age groups, lead care teams, and ensure adherence to hospital policies and quality standards.

The role requires NM RN licensure, CPR, ACLS within 6 months, and TNCC within 6 months of hire. A supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse, NM license or eligibility for reciprocity.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care using the nursing process.
• Serve as a role model and provide clinical leadership.
• Collaborate with healthcare team on individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and document clinical findings per policy.
• Support patient safety and participate in preceptor activities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nursing

Job description

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

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: ICU - SRMC

FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Nights

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. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities

• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• 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
• 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
• MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
• INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
• PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
• 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 w/in 30 days
• RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
• Basic Arrhythmia Cert w/in 1 year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification w/in 6 months
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) w/in 6 months of hire

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

Essential:

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

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Department: Registered Nurse