RN PER DIEM III

UNM HOSPITALS

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

UNM HOSPITALS in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Registered Nurse Per Diem III to provide direct patient care within the I/P Hemodialysis department, following the nursing process and adhering to policies. This role requires a minimum of ten shifts per schedule and weekend coverage as specified.

The RN will collaborate with the healthcare team, document care plans, administer medications (including IV), and support patient safety and discharge planning. PRN, days shift.

Qualifications

Essential nursing qualification with state licensure.
Experience in direct patient care and discharge planning.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe direct care to assigned patients according to the care plan.
Document individualized care plans and patient education.
Administer medications, including IV, following the Seven Rights.
Collaborate with healthcare team and ensure patient safety.
Support orientation and contribute to preceptor activities.

Skills

Nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

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: I/P Hemodialysis

FTE: 0.05

PRN

Shift: Days

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 III is ten shifts per schedule. Two 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"