RN PER DIEM III
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Department: Inpatient Float PoolFTE: 0.05Casual Pool (as
needed)Shift: DaysPosition 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 III is ten shifts per schedule. Two 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"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* Program
GraduateNonessential:* Bachelor's DegreeEducation
specialization:Essential:* Nationally Accredited Nursing
GraduateNonessential:* NursingExperience:Essential:1 year directly
related experienceNonessential: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 NM* Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CertificationNonessential:* Nationally Certified in area of
specialty* PALS* TNCC and/or ENPCPhysical 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 PPEDepartment: Registered Nurse
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , RN PER DIEM III, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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