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Clinical Nurse

University of New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM, United States
Full-time

Clinical Nurse at UNM Hospitals

  • Competitive salary based on education and national certifications
  • Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available
  • Receive various shift differentials including weekday and weekend nights
  • FTE : 0.90, Full Time
  • Department : Inpatient 5th Floor - SRMC

Position Summary : The Clinical Nurse will provide direct nursing care using the nursing process to assigned patients, serving as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care.

This role will also ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures and may include patient care assignment for Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities :

  • Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
  • Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients / families in accordance with Hospitals standards
  • Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
  • Identify and report / correct environmental conditions and / or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
  • Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
  • Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient / family teaching
  • Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
  • Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
  • Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
  • Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
  • Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
  • Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
  • Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
  • Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and / or near misses in a timely manner
  • 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 : Program Graduate, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Nonessential)
  • Education specialization : Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate (Nonessential)
  • No minimum experience required (Essential)
  • Credentials : 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, CPR for Healthcare / BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w / in 30 days (Essential), Nationally Certified in area of specialty, PALS, TNCC and / or ENPC (Nonessential)
  • Physical Conditions : Heavy Work (Essential)
  • Working conditions : Sig Hazard : Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE (Essential)
  • 5 days ago
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