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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

GRADUATE NURSE INPATIENT *RN LICENSE REQUIRED

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

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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center .

Sign-On Bonus Available. Relocation Assistance Available. Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.

This is an off-cycle posting for our RN Residency program for newly licensed RNs. Our next cohort for Graduate Nurses without license will be posted in February 2026.

Minimum Offer:

$30.84/hr.

Maximum Offer:

$30.84/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: RN Residency Program FTE: 0.90 Full Time Shift: Rotating

Position Summary Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. 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 CARE - Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN Preceptor

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

ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards

MISSION AND GOALS - Assist to maintain, support, and implement department and Hospitals mission and goals

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

Education Specialization

Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nonessential: Nursing

Experience

Essential: None specified

Nonessential: No minimum experience required

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials

Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Proof or Prof Rescuers within 30 days

Essential: NM Board of Nursing Graduate Permit or RN License

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 require PPE

Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A

Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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