RN PER DIEM I

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center invites a RN Per Diem I to join the SRMC Inpatient Surgical team. You will work within the nursing process to provide direct patient care across diverse age groups (neonates to geriatrics) in a rotating shift environment.

The role requires a minimum two shifts per schedule plus one weekend shift per cycle and holiday coverage as described. You'll collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team, adhere to hospital policies, document care plans, and

Qualifications

• RN license in NM or via reciprocal agreement
• CPR for Healthcare Providers/BLS within 30 days
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in inpatient surgical units preferred

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 with healthcare team to implement and document individualized care plans including discharge planning
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with tests/procedures; ensure consent obtained
• PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; assist in training new personnel
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with emergency measures for sudden developments
• MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure patient records contain necessary information
• INQUIRIES - Answer calls as per policy
• MEDICATION - Administer medications including IV meds; document findings
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain safe, therapeutic environment
• DEVELOPMENT - Pursue professional growth through education
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety policies
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Improve safety by questioning policies
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Report hazards
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report errors/near misses
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patient participation
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Promote Patient Centered Medical Home/Practice

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Clinical assessment

EMR documentation

Education

RN license NM

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: SRMC Inpatient Surgical (5-S)

FTE: 0.05

PRN

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

Essential:

Education specialization:

• 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