RN - PER DIEM I

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

UNM Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a per diem, rotating shift role in New Mexico. You will provide direct nursing care across patient groups (PCU/ICU/ED) consistent with clinical specialty, and promote a positive work environment and quality patient care.

Minimum work requirement is two shifts per schedule, with at least one weekend shift and holiday coverage. CPR/BLS and NM RN licensure are essential; 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Program graduate required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate preferred.
• RN licensure in NM or via reciprocal agreement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe direct care to assigned patients.
• Work within hospital policies and nursing division guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to implement and document care plans with discharge planning.
• Assist with tests and procedures and obtain proper consent.
• Participate in orientation and precept/new personnel evaluation after training.
• Assist with emergency measures for sudden patient changes.
• Maintain complete patient medical records.
• Answer inquiries and triage calls per policy.
• Administer medications, including IV meds, with proper documentation.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic patient environment.
• Support professional growth through education and reading.
• Follow patient safety policies and protocols.
• Identify and report safety concerns promptly.
• Encourage patient participation in their own care.
• Adhere to Patient Centered Medical Home/Practice expectations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

CPR/BLS

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

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: Multiple Departments

FTE: 0.90

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:

Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients consistent with clinical specialty (PCU/ICU/ED etc.), independent of patient location. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem I is two shifts per schedule. One weekend shift per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required. This position does not qualify for out of area float pay. 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"


• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• Program Graduate

Nonessential:

• Bachelor's Degree

Education specialization:

Essential:

• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nonessential:

• Nursing

Experience:

Essential:

1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

No preferred experience

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

Nonessential:

• Nationally Certified in area of specialty


• PALS


• TNCC and/or ENPC

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.

Essential:

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE


• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Department: Registered Nurse