APRN / PA INPATIENT - CRITICAL CARE

APRN / PA INPATIENT - CRITICAL CAREWhere Your care deepens the impact of our mission.APRN / PA INPATIENT - CRITICAL CARE, at UNM Hospital are skilled and passionate professionals across various specialties. They include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Psychologists, Optometrists, neuropsychologists and more. APPs collaborate with a diverse team of physicians, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, respiratory therapists, medical assistants, patient care techs and other support staff to accomplish our mission. We put New Mexico first and are dedicated to providing all patients with the most up-to-date, evidence-based and compassionate care, regardless of their ability to pay.At UNHM, you'll find a world-class care environment that will bring out the best in you. Here, we treat everyone with respect. We listen to our patients, anticipate their needs and make everyone feel welcome.Because we work at a teaching hospital, we keep our skills fresh, learn from our mistatkes, are thorough and accurate and open to change. We're also able to think about the big picture without losing sight of the smallest detail.What I love most is watching patients improve, recover, and ultimately return home to enjoy life with their families.Amanda Gutierrez RN, Neuroscience 5 southFunction in an inpatient / urgent care area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. 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 - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statutePATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findingsPATIENT CARE - Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient carePATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresPATIENT CARE - Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient's familyPATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved healthPATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatmentDOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential recordsPATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of careEDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staffTRAINING - Act as a role model for advanced practice professions, precept nurses, other advanced practice nurses and physician assistant studentsROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skillsRESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practiceDEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshopsPATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolsPATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processesPATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue riskPATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely mannerPATIENT 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"Education:Essential: Program Graduate Education specialization: Essential: Accredited Advanced Practice NurseExperience:Essential: 1 year directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Specialization in applicable area 3 years directly related experienceCredentials:Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire NM Advanced Practice Nurse License (CNP, CNS, CRNA) Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicablePhysical 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 Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in term 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredSign-On Bonus AvailableRelocation Assistance Available