CPR RN

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials Department : ICU - SRMC FTE : 0.05 Casual Pool (as needed) Shift : Rotating Position Summary : Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients consistent with clinical specialty (PCU / ICU / ED etc.

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. 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. This position does not qualify for out of area float pay.

• Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities : PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients / families in accordance with Hospitals standards 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 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 MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights;
• document and communicate clinical findings TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation;

upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel 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 don't understand or may "not seem right" PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable Qualifications Education : Essential : Program Graduate Nonessential : Bachelor's Degree Education specialization : Essential : Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential : Nursing Experience : Essential : 1 year directly related experience Nonessential : Bilingual English / Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Bilingual English / Spanish Credentials : Essential : CPR for Healthcare / BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w / in 30 days RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM Basic Arrhythmia Cert w / in 1 year Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification w / in 6 months Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) w / in 6 months of hire Nonessential : Nationally Certified in area of specialty PALS TNCC and / or ENPC 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.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working conditions : Essential : Sig Hazard : Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Department : Registered Nurse