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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

APRN/PA INPATIENT SPECIALTY - ICU

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States, 87144

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Position Summary

Function in a specialized inpatient area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Inpatient specialty area requires rotating schedule, call, weekends, and/or nights, and share of holiday. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Compensation and Benefits

Night Stipend Available. Sign-On Bonus Available. Relocation Assistance Available. Minimum Offer: $53.29/hr. Maximum Offer: $74.90/hr. 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 and Schedule

Department: Inpatient Adv Practice Prov - SRMC. FTE: 1.00. Full Time. Shift: Nights. 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 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" PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment DOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings TRAINING - Act as a role model for advanced practice professions, precept nurses, other advanced practice nurses and physician assistant students PATIENT CARE - Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care PATIENT CARE - Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient\'s family ROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills Qualifications

Education

Essential: Program Graduate Education specialization: Accredited Advanced Practice Nurse

Experience

Essential: 1 year directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo; Specialization in applicable area; 3 years directly related experience

Credentials

Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire NM Advanced Practice Nurse License (CNP, CNS, CRNA) State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico

Physical Conditions

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Working conditions

Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials; PPE required Subject to credentialing or licensure requirements; failure to obtain/maintain may result in termination 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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