RN Per Diem III — Pediatric ED Nurse (Rotating)

UNMH Jobs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

UNMH is seeking a Registered Nurse Per Diem III to provide direct pediatric and general patient care within the Pediatric Emergency Department. The role supports diverse age groups from neonate to geriatric, following the nursing process and departmental policies.

A minimum of one year related experience is expected, with essential nursing program graduation and national accreditation credentials. Rotating shifts include weekday nights, weekend nights, and weekend day coverage, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Essential: Program Graduate
• Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree
• Essential: 1 year directly related experience
• Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 3 years directly related experience

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

Education

Program Graduate

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Job description

UNMH is seeking a Registered Nurse Per Diem III to provide direct pediatric and general patient care within the Pediatric Emergency Department. The role supports diverse age groups from neonate to geriatric, following the nursing process and departmental policies.

A minimum of one year related experience is expected, with essential nursing program graduation and national accreditation credentials. Rotating shifts include weekday nights, weekend nights, and weekend day coverage, with a focus on