Student Nurse

Coronary Care Subacute NurseAll 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 PreceptorPOLICIES - 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 teachingMEDICATION - Administer medication including IV medication via the Seven Rights document and communicate clinical findingsTESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures ensure proper consent has been obtainedEMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patientsENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standardsMISSION AND GOALS - Assist to maintain support and implement department and Hospitals mission and goalsDEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs reading current literature attending in-services meetings and workshopsRELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as requiredPATIENT 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"Qualifications:Education:Essential:StudentCourse Education specialization:Sr nursing student in last 2 semesters good standingBasic Nursing Skills Course at Nursing SchoolExperience:Essential:Nonessential:Bilingual English Spanish Keres Tewa Tiwa Towa Zuni or Navajo 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experienceCredentials:Essential:CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 daysUpon completion of pgm temp or perm RN lic w/in 6 weeksPhysical 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 PPELimited access to med room. Med Admin Policy Att ATuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required