RN Per Diem I — PCU Night/Weekend Shifts (Premium Pay)

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,104 - 70,257; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday/Night shift differential

Weekend Night shift differential

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospital (UNM Hospital) in Albuquerque is seeking RN Per Diem across Progressive Care Units (PCU) for day and night shifts. Immediate openings with a responsive hiring manager contact within 48 hours to discuss placement.

Per diem roles offer differentials: 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights, and 15% Weekend Day shifts, with RN Per Diem I/II/III depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate.
• 1 year directly related experience.
• RN MATRIX – complete and maintain unit/clinic based required certifications and competencies as listed in the department expectations or the unit/clinic education matrix.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico.
• CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position.
• Obtain UNMH IV Verification within 6 months of position.
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required.
• Nationally Certified in area of specialty (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish or other languages (preferred).

Responsibilities

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

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing

Job description

University of New Mexico Hospital (UNM Hospital) in Albuquerque is seeking RN Per Diem across Progressive Care Units (PCU) for day and night shifts. Immediate openings with a responsive hiring manager contact within 48 hours to discuss placement.

Per diem roles offer differentials: 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights, and 15% Weekend Day shifts, with RN Per Diem I/II/III depending on experience.