Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Specialty Unit

Job Description

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RN PER DIEM – All Progressive Care Units (PCU) – Day & Night Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital – Albuquerque
We have immediate RN Per Diem hiring across our PCU departments.
Apply and we will have a hiring manager contact you within 48 hours to discuss your interests and placement.
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
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.
RN Per Diem positions are flat rate: RN Per Diem I $40.30/hour, RN Per Diem II $47.38/hour, and RN Per Diem III $51.49/hour.
CURRENTLY HIRING WITHIN:
Adult Oncology
Coronary Care Subacute
Family Medicine Inpatient (3-N)
Gen Med/SAC (4-W)
General Medicine (5-W)
General Surgery/Transplant (6-S)
Trauma Subacute (4-E)
Orthopedics (3-S)
Surgical Specialty Unit (4-S)
Neuroscience (5-S)
JOB SUMMARY
Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients consistent with clinical specialty, independent of patient location. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. This position does not qualify for out of area float pay. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem I is two shifts per schedule. One weekend shift per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required.
Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem II is four shifts per schedule. Two weekend shifts per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required.
Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem III is ten shifts per schedule. Two weekend shift per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
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 dont understand or may "not seem right"
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate
EXPERIENCE:
1 year directly related experience
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 State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico
CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position
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:
Bachelors 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. xmvmafu Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

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