RN PER DIEM II PSYCH -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque is seeking a qualified nurse to provide direct patient care and clinical leadership. The role involves ensuring patient safety and compliance with hospital policies, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, RN licensure in NM, and strong communication skills. This position is essential for maintaining a high standard of patient care within the COPE Clinic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related nursing experience is essential.
• Bilingual is preferred but not required.
• CPR certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Deliver safe and effective patient care to various age groups.
• Document and implement individualized care plans.

Skills

Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

2 years directly related experience

Education

Program Graduate

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Tools

CPR for Healthcare/BLS

RN in NM

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: COPE Clinic

FTE: 1.00

PRN

Shift: Days

Position Summary:

Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff. 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"

Education:

• Essential: Program Graduate
• Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree
• Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate (education specialization)
• Nonessential: Nursing

Experience:

• Essential: 2 years directly related experience
• Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

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
• Nonessential: PALS
• Nonessential: 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