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University of New Mexico - Hospitals

RN - INPATIENT at University of New Mexico - Hospitals Placitas, NM

University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Placitas, New Mexico, United States, 87043

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Job Description Sign-On Bonus Available & Relocation Assistance Available

Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay

Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition.

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer $34.84/hr.

Maximum Offer $47.33/hr.

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: MDC - Medical

FTE: 0.90

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary: Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assume relief charge duties when designated. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include = Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed 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"

Qualifications Education:

Essential: Program Graduate. Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree. Essential (specialization): Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate. Nonessential (specialization): Nursing.

Experience:

Essential: No minimum experience required. Nonessential: Bilingual English/Spanish.

Credentials:

Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days; RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM. Nonessential: Nationally Certified in area of specialty.

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: Significant Hazard – Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials require PPE; Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required; Significant Hazard – Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients; Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals; Must obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of employment.

Department: Registered Nurse

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