Ambulatory Nurse
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.Department: Milagro OP OB ClinicFTE: 1.00Full Time (30
- 40 hours per week)Shift: DaysPosition Summary:Provide safe,
direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory
setting. Provide clinical leadership for staff. Provide clinical
mentorship to staff. Serve as role model. Provide full range of
patient education to patients and family members. Assume relief
charge duties, when designated. Under direction of designated shift
supervisor. 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 CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the
core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient
Centered Specialty Practice as applicable* PATIENT CARE - Assist
physician with special tests, procedures and complex treatments*
SUPPORT - Process data and generates reports; assist in the
reception and discharge areas; handle patient calls and triage
using documentation* SUPPORT - Ensure patient medical records
contain necessary information; document medical history or chief
complaint; triage and initiate care for walk-in patients* SUPPORT -
Document lab cultures; ensure follow-up on abnormal results*
EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures
for sudden, adverse developments in patients* PATIENT CARE - Assess
patient's condition and nursing needs; set goals and utilize
appropriate nursing actions to achieve goals* PATIENT CARE -
Provide and document nursing care* PATIENT CARE - Ensure that
physician's orders are carried out* PATIENT CARE - Administer
medications and perform routine treatments* TRAINING - Participate
in orientation and evaluation of new personnel* PATIENT CARE -
Assist team members in patient care; coordinate patient care in
conjunction with procedures by other UH departments and clinics*
SUPPORT - Ensure that equipment is maintained; monitor supply and
medicine requisitions; maintain supply stock levels* SUPPORT -
Record and report pertinent observations and reactions regarding
patients to medical staff* MENTOR - Serve as a mentor to patients
to promote self management, hope and empowerment* PATIENT EDUCATION
- Provide education for patients and/or families about preventive
care, medical issues, and the use of prescriptive medical
treatment* 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"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* Program
GraduateNonessential:* Bachelor's DegreeEducation
specialization:Essential:* Nationally Accredited Nursing
GraduateNonessential:*
NursingExperience:Essential:Nonessential:Bilingual English,
Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo3 years directly
related experienceCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS
Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* RN in NM or as allowed by
reciprocal agreement by NMPhysical 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:* Med Haz:
Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materialsDepartment:
Registered Nurse
Keywords: University of New Mexico Hospitals, Albuquerque , Ambulatory Nurse, Healthcare , Edgewood, New Mexico
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