RN PER DIEM I

Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Open RN position in a thriving family and internal medicine clinic that provides the full continuum of care from infancy to seniors. Atmosphere includes a collaborative team approach between providers, nurses, medical assistants, clerks and students in a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere. As a Certified Patient Centered Medical Home, our clinic provides comprehensive care to our patients including on site lab, X-ray, clinical psychology, social work and case management in addition to primary medical care services. This position offers work life balance for nurses. No overtime, no call, 9 paid holidays, and regular business hours. Paid benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and UNMH employee discounts.
Department: 1209 Clinic
FTE: 0.05
Casual Pool (as needed)
Shift: Days
Position Summary:
Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients consistent with clinical specialty (PCU/ICU/ED etc.), independent of patient location. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem I is two shifts per schedule. One weekend shift per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required. This position does not qualify for out of area float pay. 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"
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
  Qualifications
  Education:
  Essential:
  
  • Program GraduateNonessential:
    
    • Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:
      Essential:
      
      • Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential:
        
        • Nursing
          Experience:
          Essential:
          1 year directly related experience
          
          Nonessential:
          Bilingual English/Spanish
          Credentials:
          Essential:
          
          • CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
          • RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NMNonessential:
            
            • Nationally Certified in area of specialty
            • PALS
            • TNCC and/or ENPC
              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
                Department: Registered Nurse

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