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Registered Nurse - PACU Recovery Room II

Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in the PACU Recovery Room at the University of New Mexico Hospitals. This is a per diem position, requiring a commitment of four shifts per schedule, including two weekend shifts and one summer and one winter holiday.Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients, working within the nursing process to ensure safe and effective care.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement and document individualized care plans, incorporating age-specific considerations.
  • Participate in orientation and precepting of new personnel, assuming precepting and evaluation responsibilities upon successful completion of preceptor training.
  • Assist with special tests and procedures, ensuring proper consent has been obtained.
  • Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families, adhering to hospital standards.
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, and attending in-services, meetings, and workshops.
  • Foster a patient-centered approach, promoting the core expectations of the Patient-Centered Medical Home or Patient-Centered Specialty Practice.Qualifications:
    • Essential:
      • Program Graduate
      • Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
      • CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuer within 30 days
      • RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
      • Nonessential:
        • Bachelor's Degree
        • Nationally Certified in area of specialty
        • PALS
        • TNCC and/or ENPCWorking Conditions:This position involves heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment, with potential exposure to chemicals and bio-hazardous materials.

Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , Registered Nurse - PACU Recovery Room II, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico

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