NURSE INTERN - SRMC
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: September 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend
day shift differentials!Department: Emergency Room - SRMC
FTE: 0.05
Casual Pool (as needed)
Shift: Rotating
Position Summary:
All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a
Registered Nurse. Work within the nursing process to provide direct
nursing care to assigned patients. Serve as a role model to promote
a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure
adherence to UNM Hospitals and departmental policies and
procedures. 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, under the supervision of an RN Preceptor
* 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
* MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via
the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
* TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures,
ensure proper consent has been obtained
* EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures
for sudden, adverse developments in patients
* ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic
environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals
standards
* MISSION AND GOALS - Assist to maintain, support, and implement
department and Hospitals mission and goals
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through
participation in educational programs, reading current literature,
attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as
required
* 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"
Qualifications
Education:
Essential:
* Student
* Course
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Senior Level-Good Standing UNM CON-Enrolled as Intern
* Basic Nursing Skills Course at Nursing School
Experience:
Essential:
Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or
Navajo
1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience
Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* Upon completion of pgm temp or perm RN lic w/in 6 weeks
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
* Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A
Department: Clinical Nursing Support
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Rio Rancho , NURSE INTERN - SRMC, Healthcare , Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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