RN INPT
Company: University of New Mexico Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary: Sign on bonus for external
candidatesRelocation reimbursement also available 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.
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and
procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric,
Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups. Accountability: 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" Certification Requirements: RN
MATRIX - Complete and maintain unit/clinic based required
certifications and competencies as listed in the department
expectations/and or the unit/clinic education matrix Education
Requirements: Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate
Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed Registered Nurse
(RN) in State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement
by State of New Mexico CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS
Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30
calendar days of date of position Education Requirements -
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing Experience
Requirements - Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish Bilingual
English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Physical Demands
Requirements: 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. Licensure/Certification Requirements - Preferred: Nationally
Certified in area of specialty Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS) Certification TNCC and/or ENPC Professional licensure as
appropriate to the clinical objectives of the unit: Nationally
Certified in area of specialty Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS) Certification TNCC and/or ENPC Testing Requirements: Obtain
UNMH IV Verification within 6 months of position Tuberculosis
testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Working
Conditions Requirements: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous
materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require
protective equipment Department: Adult IP Admission Unit
Keywords: University of New Mexico Hospitals, Albuquerque , RN INPT, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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