Perioperative Nurse

RN INPATIENT - All Operating Rooms (OR) and Surgical Services Perioperative Program - University of New Mexico Hospital - Albuquerque

We have immediate RN hiring across our ORs and Surgical Services Peri-Op Program.

Apply and we will have a hiring manager contact you within 48 hours to discuss your interests and placement.

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Base Rate based on experience:

Minimum Offer

$ 34.84/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 47.33/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

CURRENTLY HIRING WITHIN:

The CCT OR has 18 operating rooms and is staffed 24/7. The CCT OR is an educational facility and the only level 1 trauma operating room in the state. As a result, the day to day is a busy fluid environment requiring staff to be flexible and adapt to change in the moment. The culture is one of teamwork and placing patient safety as a priority. Staff schedules are 3x 12-hour shifts, which consists of day (0645-1915), evening (0845-2115, 1045-2315) or night shifts (1845-0715). Staff take an average of 18 hours of call per pay period (every 2wks). A self-scheduling program is utilized by staff to schedule their workdays and vacation time. 

Pediatric Operating Room

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse with a heart for children and a love for the precision of the operating room? Join our dedicated Pediatric OR team at the only children’s hospital in New Mexico, where every day you’ll help transform young lives through advanced surgical care in a supportive, family-centered environment. As a key member of our specialized pediatric surgical team, you’ll deliver compassionate, high-quality care to infants, children, and adolescents from across the state while working alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow OR professionals who share your commitment to excellence. We offer comprehensive training and orientation for those transitioning into pediatric perioperative nursing, competitive compensation, generous benefits, and the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact during some of the most critical moments in a child’s life. If you’re ready to bring your clinical expertise and nurturing spirit to a rewarding pediatric OR setting at New Mexico’s premier children’s hospital, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

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OSIS

The Perioperative Program is a 6-month training program designed for nurses who have no operating room experience. The majority of training is conducted on the day shift with one rotation on the night shift. The program consists of classroom didactics and on the job training with preceptors in the different service specialties. In each specialty service rotation, the perioperative trainee will learn about the equipment, supplies, and instruments specific to the service. The perioperative trainees will also learn about the different processes, policies, and available resources. Throughout the training process, the operating room educators are checking in to verify that training is on track. Upon completion of the program, the perioperative nurse will meet with the OR Manager to review open shifts and choose their schedule.

JOB SUMMARY :
Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assumes relief charge duties when designated. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* 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"

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Nationally Accredited Nursing Program Graduate

CERTIFICATIONS:

RN MATRIX - Complete and maintain unit/clinic based required certifications and competencies as listed in the department expectations and/or the unit/clinic education matrix

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by the State of New Mexico

CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of start date

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

Obtain UNMH IV Verification within 6 months of position

Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

PREFERRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Nationally Certified in area of specialty

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipment

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.

Department: Registered Nurse