Nurse Intern

• Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN Preceptor
• 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
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• Assist to maintain, support, and implement department and Hospitals mission and goals
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• 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
• 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

• Sr nursing student in last 2 semesters good standing
• Basic Nursing Skills Course at Nursing School
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Upon completion of pgm temp or perm RN lic w/in 6 weeks

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials