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Being a RN PER DIEM PSYCH, 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. What does success look like for a RN PER DIEM PSYCH at UNMH? These are the traits we value and look for: Team Player, Excellent Communication Skills, Compassion, Integrity, Critical Thinking. You will be part of a team that collaborates to provide patient-centered care and work with a dedicated community of healthcare professionals. Nurses are recognized for excellence through programs like the DAISY Award for nurses who go above and beyond for patients and their families. You can help improve nursing practice by participating in shared governance, councils, and task forces. As an academic medical center, we have students from a variety of disciplines and you will have the opportunity to teach as well as learn and grow professionally. We have been recognized nationally for our educational, professional growth and development opportunities.
Job Responsibility
Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients in a Hospitals area
Provide clinical leadership for other staff
Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures
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'
Requirements
Program Graduate
Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
2 years directly related experience
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Nice to have
Bachelor's Degree
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
3 years directly related experience
Nationally Certified in area of specialty
PALS
TNCC and/or ENPC
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
Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance
17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials