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Being a RN - INPATIENT SUPERVISOR, at UNM Hospital offers opportunities for professional growth through specialized training and a Clinical Advancement Program, the ability to work at New Mexico's only Level 1 Trauma Center, and involvement in a supportive academic medical center environment with a diverse patient population from throughout the State and from surrounding states. Many of the services provided at UNMH are the only services available in the state. We work in a busy, fast paced environment with students from many disciplines. Our Behaviors of Excellence outline the characteristics we expect in a successful candidate.
Job Responsibility:
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
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures
Active participation in nursing strategic initiatives such as quality improvement and monitoring, TJC compliance, Magnet Recognition, recruitment and retention of staff and patient and employee satisfaction
Support and implement the UNMH shared governance model
Using independent judgment assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients
Designate shift and schedule assignments
assign duties in accordance with the plan of care, patient needs, and within the scope of staff qualifications and licensure/certification/registry
Supervise and direct staff providing patient care
accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift
Act as liaison as necessary between physicians, staff, patients, families, and other departments to promote and facilitate communication, problem solving, decision-making, crisis intervention, resource utilization, and conflict management
Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies
Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
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
Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
Participate in orientation
upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights
document and communicate clinical findings
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
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'
Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with quality standards
ensure documentation of patient care activities
Monitor compliance with specific objectives
ensure implementation of and compliance with standards, objectives, and operating policies and procedures
follow up with Director on any concerns
Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel
demonstrate the UNMH Standards of Performance
Requirements:
Program Graduate
Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
2 years directly related experience
RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
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
Nice to have:
Bachelor's Degree
Nursing
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
Nationally Certified in area of specialty
What we offer:
Full health/dental/vision with no deductible for full-time employees
Retirement with up to 6% match
PTO and 9 paid holidays
Amazing shift differentials including up to 26% for weekend nights