Pediatrics

RN InpatientPay Rate: 34.84 - 47.33 Hourly Work Type: Full Time Shift: Days Department: General Pediatrics Unit Category: Registered Nurse Facility: Lomas Campus Relocation Assistance Available 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.Department: General Pediatrics Unit FTE: 0.90 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assume 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"Qualifications:Education: Essential: Program Graduate Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: NursingExperience: Essential: No minimum experience required Nonessential: 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 NM Nonessential: 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 required