SUPV RN INPT I
Company: University of New Mexico Hospitals
Location: Edgewood
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
UNM Hospitals participates in the Clinical Advancement Program
(CAP) and depending on your Nursing Education and National
Certifications, you'll work towards one of five CAP levels that
offer increasing compensation. You may earn up to $8.00 in addition
to base pay. Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available
Department: Coronary Care Subacute FTE: 1.00 Full Time (30 - 40
hours per week) Shift: Days Position Summary: Work under the
general nursing process while using independent judgment to assign
nurses, technicians and nursing care to assigned patients.
Designate shift and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff
home and monitor attendance. Provide clinical leadership for
nursing and technician staff. Ensure adequate staff to meet patient
census. Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated
shift, and serve as a clinical resource for staff. 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. Detailed
responsibilities: STRATEGIC INITIATIVE - Active participation in
nursing strategic initiatives such as quality improvement and
monitoring, TJC compliance, Magnet Recognition, recruitment and
retention of staff and patient and employee satisfaction SHARED
GOVERNANCE - Support and implement the UNMH shared governance model
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT - Using independent judgment assign nursing
personnel and staff to specific patients ASSIGNMENT - Designate
shift and schedule assignments; assign duties in accordance with
the plan of care, patient needs, and within the scope of staff
qualifications and licensure/certification/registry ACCOUNTABILITY
- Supervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable
for care provided to patients on assigned shift LIAISON - Act as
liaison as necessary between physicians, staff, patients, families,
and other departments to promote and facilitate communication,
problem solving, decision-making, crisis intervention, resource
utilization, and conflict management SUPERVISION - Develop
efficient organizational structure, supervise employees - select,
terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform
appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments;
encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives ROLE MODEL - Act as
a clinical resource and role model for department personnel
DELEGATION - Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to
departmental and Hospitals policies 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 Education specialization:
Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential:
Nursing Experience: Essential: 2 years directly related experience
Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or
Navajo Credentials: Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof
Rescuers w/in 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: Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Subject to an annual
contract and performance appraisal Department: Registered Nurse
Keywords: University of New Mexico Hospitals, Albuquerque , SUPV RN INPT I, Healthcare , Edgewood, New Mexico
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