RN - INPATIENT

RN - INPATIENTWhere care and skill move nursing forward.Being a RN - INPATIENT, at UNM Hospital offers opportunities for professional growth through specialized training and a Clinical Advancement Program, the ability to work at New Mexico's only Level 1 Trauma Center, and involvement in a supportive academic medical center environment with a diverse patient population from throughout the State and from surrounding states. Many of the services provided at UNMH are the only services available in the state. We work in a busy, fast paced environment with students from many disciplines. Our Behaviors of Excellence outline the characteristics we expect in a successful candidate.You will be part of a team that collaborates to provide patient-centered care and work with a dedicated community of healthcare professionals.Nurses are recognized for excellence through programs like the DAISY Award for nurses who go above and beyond for patients and their families.You can help improve nursing practice by participating in shared governance, councils, and task forces.As an academic medical center, we have students from a variety of disciplines and you will have the opportunity to teach as well as learn and grow professionally. We have been recognized nationally for our educational, professional growth and development opportunities.UNMH as a whole has supported my role by helping mold me into the nurse I am today because of the educational aspect of the teaching hospital. I believe that is very important, especially as a new nurse or a new graduate. Valerie Arellanes RNJob ID: 16517 Pay Rate: $36.18 - $47.96 Hourly Work Type: Full Time Shift: Days Department: Cardiac Cath Lab Category: Registered Nurse Facility: Lomas Campus Sign On Bonus: Yes Relocation: YesReceive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsCompensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: Cardiac Cath Lab FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days10 hour shifts, rotating days Monday through Friday with mandatory on call during the week and weekend. There is a 30 minute response time for on call.Position 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.Detailed responsibilities:PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as requiredPOLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policiesCARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teachingTESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtainedPARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnelEMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patientsMEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary informationINQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policyMEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findingsENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standardsDEVELOPMENT - 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"QualificationsEducation:Essential: Program GraduateNonessential: Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential: NursingExperience:Essential: No minimum experience requiredNonessential: Bilingual English/SpanishCredentials:Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NMNonessential: Nationally Certified in area of specialtyPhysical 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 Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredSome of our benefits include:Full health/dental/vision with no deductible for full-time employeesRetirement with up to 6% matchPTO and 9 paid holidaysAmazing shift differentials including up to 26% for weekend nightsSign-on bonuses and relocation assistance**For some roles.