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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

RN PER DIEM I

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

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RN PER DIEM I



UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center FTE: 0.05 | PRN | Shift: Nights Compensation: 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials. Minimum offer: $40.30/hr. Maximum offer: $40.30/hr. 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 I is two shifts per schedule. One 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

Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner 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 Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable Qualifications

Education

Program Graduate (Essential) Bachelor's Degree (Nonessential) Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate (Essential) Nursing (Nonessential) Experience

1 year directly related experience (Essential) No preferred experience (Nonessential) Credentials

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days (Essential) RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM (Essential) Nationally Certified in area of specialty (Nonessential) PALS (Nonessential) TNCC and/or ENPC (Nonessential) 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. Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials require PPE. Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required.

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