RN PER DIEM PSYCH -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care within various patient age groups. The role includes delivering safe patient care, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety.

The ideal candidate should possess a Program Graduate status, hold an RN in NM, and have at least 2 years of related experience. Responsibilities also involve participating in training new staff and ensuring adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• 2 years directly related experience required.
• Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo preferred.
• 3 years directly related experience in a bilingual context is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Deliver safe direct care to assigned group of patients as required.
• Administer medication and document clinical findings.
• Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nursing

Tools

CPR for Healthcare/BLS

RN in NM

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

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: Behavioral Svcs at MATS Center

FTE: 0.05

PRN

Shift: Days

Position Summary

Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients in a Hospitals area. Adult Hospital: Two of three service areas. Children's Hospital: Six of eight units. 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"

Qualifications

Education

Essential: Program Graduate

Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree

Education specialization

Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nonessential: Nursing

Experience

Essential: 2 years directly related experience

Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 3 years directly related 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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

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