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UNMH Jobs; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UNMH Jobs in New Mexico is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the UPC Inpatient/Geriatrics unit. You will follow the nursing process, collaborate with the team, and support discharge planning and patient education. The role includes rotating shifts with weekday nights, weekend nights, and weekend days with pay differentials.

The position is PRN with an FTE of 0.05. Candidates must be RN licensed in NM (or by reciprocal agreement) and CPR/BLS certified.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in NM or via reciprocal agreement.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days.
• Graduate of accredited nursing program with relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Deliver direct nursing care to assigned patients across age groups.
• Administer medications, including IV medications, with documentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare team on individualized care plans.
• Support discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Maintain accurate medical records and triage inquiries as needed.
• Participate in orientation and, if applicable, preceptor duties.
• Report safety concerns and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree (optional)

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

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: UPC Inpatient/Geriatrics

FTE: 0.05
PRN
Shift: Rotating

Position Summary: Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. 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:

Nonessential:

• No preferred 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

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.

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required