RN SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: September 21, 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
AvailableDepartment: ENT Surgical Specialty ClinicFTE: 0.80Full
TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Responsible and accountable for the
independent planning, organization, implementation and evaluation
of Ambulatory Specialty Practice patients. 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 -
Perform all RN Nursing duties. Assist in specialty clinic; triage
patients as necessary in daily walk-in clinic* PATIENT CARE -
Coordinate all activities of the specialty related to patient care*
PATIENT CARE - Serve as liaison between patient/family and various
members of the health care team* PATIENT CARE - Counsel and teach
families regarding medical conditions, diagnostic procedures,
medication control, and other interventions* PATIENT CARE -
Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of services to provide
optimal care for the patient within the specialty patient area with
specialty surgical procedures* COORDINATION - Collaborate with
other members of the specialty team about the candidacy of
potential patients* PROGRAMS - Participate in programs and
committees related to the specialty or as directed* EDUCATION -
Conduct professional and public speaking engagements for
educational and public relations purposes* TRAINING - Participate
in educational opportunities and workshops associated with the area
specialty* REPORTS - Provide statistical reports as needed*
SCHEDULES - As directed rotates on call including holiday, nights
and weekends* EVALUATIONS - Review daily lab and diagnostic work on
specialty work-up to assist in the direction of the specialty
evaluation* EDUCATION - Direct and coordinate educational
activities for hospital employees regarding specialty surgeries;
assist physician with research projects related to specialty
surgeries* PATIENT CARE - Collaborate with community physicians on
the daily care of specialty patient* PATIENT CARE - Coordinate
diagnostic procedures for complications that occur after specialty
surgery in consultation with physician* PATIENT CARE - Direct the
management of patient care caseload pre and post operative to
provide continuity for the specialty patient and their families*
POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and
procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs* POLICY AND
PROCEDURES - Provide input and assist in the formulation of
departmental policies and procedures and budget as requested*
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:3 years directly
related experienceNonessential:Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa,
Towa, Zuni, or NavajoCredentials:Essential:* RN in NM or as allowed
by reciprocal agreement by NM* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof
Rescuers w/in 30 daysPhysical Conditions:Medium Work: Exerting 20
to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force
frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in
excess of those for Light Work.Working conditions:Essential:* Sig
Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE* May work
rotating shifts, holidays and weekendsDepartment: Registered
Nurse
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , RN SURGICAL SPECIALTIES, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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