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RN - SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Vascular Surgery Clinic FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Responsible and accountable for the independent planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of Ambulatory Specialty Practice patients. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * PATIENT CARE - Perform all RN Nursing duties. Assist in specialty clinic; triage patients as necessary in daily walk-in clinic * PATIENT CARE - Coordinate all activities of the specialty related to patient care * PATIENT CARE - Serve as liaison between patient/family and various members of the health care team * PATIENT CARE - Counsel and teach families regarding medical conditions, diagnostic procedures, medication control, and other interventions * PATIENT CARE - Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of services to provide optimal care for the patient within the specialty patient area with specialty surgical procedures * COORDINATION - Collaborate with other members of the specialty team about the candidacy of potential patients * PROGRAMS - Participate in programs and committees related to the specialty or as directed * EDUCATION - Conduct professional and public speaking engagements for educational and public relations purposes * TRAINING - Participate in educational opportunities and workshops associated with the area specialty * REPORTS - Provide statistical reports as needed * SCHEDULES - As directed rotates on call including holiday, nights and weekends * EVALUATIONS - Review daily lab and diagnostic work on specialty work-up to assist in the direction of the specialty evaluation * EDUCATION - Direct and coordinate educational activities for hospital employees regarding specialty surgeries; assist physician with research projects related to specialty surgeries * PATIENT CARE - Collaborate with community physicians on the daily care of specialty patient * PATIENT CARE - Coordinate diagnostic procedures for complications that occur after specialty surgery in consultation with physician * PATIENT CARE - Direct the management of patient care caseload pre and post operative to provide continuity for the specialty patient and their families * POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs * POLICY AND PROCEDURES - Provide input and assist in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures and budget as requested * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * 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 * 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" Qualifications Education: Essential: * Program Graduate Nonessential: * Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: * Nursing Experience: Essential: 3 years directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Credentials: Essential: * RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days Physical Conditions: Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Working conditions: Essential: * Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE * May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Registered Nurse

  • Edgewood, NM

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COUNSELOR SOCIAL WKR CLIN

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: BH Response Team FTE: 0.05 PRN Shift: Nights Position Summary: Provide, oversee, and/or administer a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in a high-intensity clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making and program administration. Lead and train lower level counselors/social workers, students, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * PATIENT CARE - Provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position * PATIENT CARE - Prepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow up care programs * CONSULTATION - Consult with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required * INTERVENTION - Provide and/or arrange for therapeutic interventions to include but not limited to emergency services and crisis intervention for individuals with serious emotional or behavioral disturbances * REFERRAL - Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may visit patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services * DOCUMENTATION - Follow up to determine reliability of treatment used; change method and degree of therapy when appropriate * CONSULTATION - Consult with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities * CASE MANAGEMENT - Prepare related timely documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings * ADMINISTRATION - Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans; may propose changes to program policies and procedures * TRAINING - Provide clinical supervision to lower level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals * TRAINING - May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters * QUALITY - Promote and use best practices in treatment; may include specialized training * QUALITY - Meet published departmental expectations for client access and productivity * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * 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 * 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" Qualifications Education: Essential: * Master's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * Related Discipline Experience: Essential: 3 years directly related experience Documented experience in age appropriate environment Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Credentials: Essential: * LPCC/CMHC or LCSW or LMFT in New Mexico Physical Conditions: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible. Working conditions: Essential: * Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE * May be credentialed by UNMH Credentialing Committee * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Department: Behavioral and Mental Health

  • Moriarty, NM

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Rehab Services - SRMC FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Organize and deliver medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. 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 * 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 * CONSULTATION - Consult with medical staff on patient care * PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner * TRAINING - Conduct training for medical, nursing and ancillary personnel in therapy techniques and objectives; provide clinical direction through mentoring, planning and implementing staff in-service training * 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" * SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Order supplies and equipment * THERAPY - Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs; plan therapy program involving physical means to include exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, and electricity * EVALUATION - Apply methodology for evaluation of functional ability * EDUCATION - Educate patient in use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures * INSTRUCTION - Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen; instruct patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various environments * THERAPY - Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needs * SUPERVISION - Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate * DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activities; process patient billing * MODIFICATIONS - Assess home environment for modifications; make recommendations on modifications needed to maximize daily living activities * INSURANCE - Complete insurance documentation as required * CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees Qualifications Education: Essential: * Program Graduate Education specialization: Essential: * Physical Therapy Program Graduate Experience: Essential: No minimum experience required Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience Credentials: Essential: * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days * NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License 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: * Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required SRMC Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Clinical Care

  • Cedar Crest, NM

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RN PER DIEM II

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: CCT-CardioThoracicVascular ICU FTE: 0.05 PRN Shift: Days 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 II is four shifts per schedule. Two weekend shifts 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 CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required * 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 * TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained * PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel * EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients * MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information * INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy * MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings * ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * 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 * 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, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 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 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 * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Department: Registered Nurse

  • Corrales, NM

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MENTAL HEALTH TECH I

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Behavioral Svcs at MATS Center FTE: 0.05 PRN Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide child, adolescent, or adult patient care in a treatment or educational milieu; assist in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment and/or educational effectiveness. May operate in an in-patient/residential environment, or in outreach environment, such as in homes, schools, and/or community agencies. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * PATIENT CARE - Provide care to patient in a manner that considers and promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment * EDUCATION - Provide education and training specific to individual patient needs, abilities, learning preferences and readiness; provide educational resources to patients and/or family members in coordination with treatment team * CHARTING - Chart observations and other required documentation on assigned patients, behaviors, following prescribed procedures and standards; chart according to treatment plan; use electronic medical record when required * PHYSICAL NEEDS - Assist with the physical needs of patients; may include taking manual vital signs, weights, and urine, stool, and sputum specimens as designated * PATIENT CARE - Assist patients with activities of daily living; attend to patient behavioral problems and provide assistance and coordination in crisis intervention as needed * PATIENT TREATMENT - Participate in the development, coordination and implementation of patient treatment programs * CONFIDENTIALITY - Maintain confidentiality of patient records, adhering to HIPAA guidelines * LIAISON - In collaboration with treatment team, may act as liaison with other departments, staff and patients * TRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments * ACTIVITIES - Work with other multi-disciplinary team members to lead milieu activities such as activities of daily living, current events, goals and fitness groups; community meetings, school and/or recreational activities as appropriate * MEETINGS - Attend and participate in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings * REGISTRATION - Process patient admission and registration as appropriate * COMPUTER - Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing and accessing appropriate computer and information system * CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM - Ensure and monitor that the Crisis Response Team is adequately staffed per shift as appropriate and assigned * CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM - Participate as a member of the Crisis Response Team responding to calls related to psychiatric services or assessed as a psychiatric crisis; assist staff with patients in crisis; assist with transports of psychiatric patients * PHLEBOTOMY - May perform phlebotomy duties as assigned * LIAISON - In collaboration with treatment team, may act as liaison with other hospitals, law enforcement agencies and families of patients * TRAINING - Provides staff training in coordination with Behavioral Health Education as directed by management; may include BLS, CPI and/or First Aid instruction * PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Coordinate, lead, and/or train mental health and/or other patient care staff, as assigned and appropriate, in the performance of day-to-day patient assistance duties * DIRECTION - Provide direction and coordination to staff as assigned and appropriate * LIAISON - Act as communication liaison to supervisor/charge nurse to report unit issues and provide end-of-shift report * ORDER ENTRY - Complete order entry of lab work, x-rays and/or other patient procedures as designated * OVERSEE - Oversees the logistics and functioning of assigned units to assure a therapeutic milieu * PRECEPT - Act as preceptor for staff as assigned and designated by management * TRAINING - In collaboration with Behavioral Health Education or designated staff, may develop a staff or patient training/education course or group, or teach an existing/ongoing course or group as directed * UNIT DUTIES - Monitor completion and accuracy of charting, cleaning and other unit duties as designated * SAFETY - Assist patients to regain behavior control; escort patients to safe area using least restrictive means possible; apply restraints as needed; assist with administration of emergency medications and daily living activities * OTHER DUTIES - Perform other duties as assigned or requested * POLICIES - Follow and maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * 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 * 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" Qualifications Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis. Education: Essential: * High School or GED Equivalent * Training Education specialization: Essential: * UNMH Mental Health Tech Training Experience: Essential: 1 year directly related experience Nonessential: No preferred experience Credentials: Essential: * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days 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 Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients * Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE * Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Department: Behavioral and Mental Health

  • Corrales, NM

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RN SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials The Pain Consultation and Treatment Center is a multidisciplinary team of specialists, which include APP’s, Pharmacist Clinicians, Physical Therapists, Myofascial Specialists, Interventionalists, Addiction Medicine specialists, Behavioral Health Specialists, Registered Nurses, and Medial Assistants. In the Pain clinic, we take a team approach to patient care and pain management. The RN is responsible for intrathecal pump refills, surgical coordination, monitoring patients during interventional procedures, telephone triage, and pre and post-procedure education. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts with weekends and holidays off. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Pain Clinic FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Responsible and accountable for the independent planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of Ambulatory Specialty Practice patients. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * PATIENT CARE - Perform all RN Nursing duties. Assist in specialty clinic; triage patients as necessary in daily walk-in clinic * PATIENT CARE - Coordinate all activities of the specialty related to patient care * PATIENT CARE - Serve as liaison between patient/family and various members of the health care team * PATIENT CARE - Counsel and teach families regarding medical conditions, diagnostic procedures, medication control, and other interventions * PATIENT CARE - Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of services to provide optimal care for the patient within the specialty patient area with specialty surgical procedures * COORDINATION - Collaborate with other members of the specialty team about the candidacy of potential patients * PROGRAMS - Participate in programs and committees related to the specialty or as directed * EDUCATION - Conduct professional and public speaking engagements for educational and public relations purposes * TRAINING - Participate in educational opportunities and workshops associated with the area specialty * REPORTS - Provide statistical reports as needed * SCHEDULES - As directed rotates on call including holiday, nights and weekends * EVALUATIONS - Review daily lab and diagnostic work on specialty work-up to assist in the direction of the specialty evaluation * EDUCATION - Direct and coordinate educational activities for hospital employees regarding specialty surgeries; assist physician with research projects related to specialty surgeries * PATIENT CARE - Collaborate with community physicians on the daily care of specialty patient * PATIENT CARE - Coordinate diagnostic procedures for complications that occur after specialty surgery in consultation with physician * PATIENT CARE - Direct the management of patient care caseload pre and post operative to provide continuity for the specialty patient and their families * POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs * POLICY AND PROCEDURES - Provide input and assist in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures and budget as requested * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * 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 * 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: 3 years directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Credentials: Essential: * RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days Physical Conditions: Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Working conditions: Essential: * Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE * May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Registered Nurse

  • Edgewood, NM

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RN - INPATIENT SUPERVISOR

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Surgical Specialty Unit (4-S) FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Work under the general nursing process while using independent judgment to assign nurses, technicians and nursing care to assigned patients. Designate shift and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff home and monitor attendance. Provide clinical leadership for nursing and technician staff. Ensure adequate staff to meet patient census. Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated shift, and serve as a clinical resource for 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. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * STRATEGIC INITIATIVE - 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 * SHARED GOVERNANCE - Support and implement the UNMH shared governance model * INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT - Using independent judgment assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients * ASSIGNMENT - 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 * ACCOUNTABILITY - Supervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift * LIAISON - 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 * SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives * ROLE MODEL - Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel * DELEGATION - Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies * PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required * 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 * TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained * PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel * EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients * MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information * INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy * MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings * ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * 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 * 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" Qualifications Education: Essential: * Program Graduate Nonessential: * Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: * Nursing Experience: Essential: 2 years directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 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 Nonessential: * Nationally Certified in area of specialty 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 * Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Registered Nurse

  • Corrales, NM

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Nurse Supervisor

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. The Adult Inpatient Admission Unit (PAAU) is a fast‑paced, high‑throughput unit that serves as both an Observation Unit and a bridge for patients transitioning from the Emergency Department to the Progressive Care Units. Nurses in the PAAU manage diverse patient populations across multiple specialties in a highly collaborative environment. Department: Adult IP Admission Unit FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Work under the general nursing process while using independent judgment to assign nurses, technicians and nursing care to assigned patients. Designate shift and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff home and monitor attendance. Provide clinical leadership for nursing and technician staff. Ensure adequate staff to meet patient census. Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated shift, and serve as a clinical resource for 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. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * STRATEGIC INITIATIVE - 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 * SHARED GOVERNANCE - Support and implement the UNMH shared governance model * INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT - Using independent judgment assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients * ASSIGNMENT - 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 * ACCOUNTABILITY - Supervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift * STANDARDS - 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 * LIAISON - 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 * SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives * ROLE MODEL - Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel; demonstrate the UNMH Standards of Performance * DELEGATION - Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies * PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required * PATIENT CARE - Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with quality standards; ensure documentation of patient care activities * 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 * TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained * PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel * EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients * MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information * INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy * MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings * ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * 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 * 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" Qualifications Education: Essential: * Program Graduate Nonessential: * Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: * Nursing Experience: Essential: 2 years directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 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 Nonessential: * Nationally Certified in area of specialty 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 * Subject to an annual contract and performance apprais al Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Registered Nurse

  • La Cienga, NM

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RN INPATIENT SUPERVISOR

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: CPC Acute Services FTE: 0.90 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Work under the general nursing process while using independent judgment to assign nurses, technicians and nursing care to assigned patients. Designate shift and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff home and monitor attendance. Provide clinical leadership for nursing and technician staff. Ensure adequate staff to meet patient census. Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated shift, and serve as a clinical resource for 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. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * STRATEGIC INITIATIVE - 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 * SHARED GOVERNANCE - Support and implement the UNMH shared governance model * INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT - Using independent judgment assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients * ASSIGNMENT - 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 * ACCOUNTABILITY - Supervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift * LIAISON - 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 * SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives * ROLE MODEL - Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel * DELEGATION - Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies * PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required * 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 * TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained * PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel * EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients * MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information * INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy * MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings * ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * 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 * 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" Qualifications Education: Essential: * Program Graduate Nonessential: * Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: * Nursing Experience: Essential: 2 years directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 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 Nonessential: * Nationally Certified in area of specialty 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 * Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Registered Nurse

  • La Cienga, NM

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RN - INPATIENT

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Interventional Radiology - SRMC FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: 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. 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" Qualifications Education: Essential: * Program Graduate Nonessential: * Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: * Nursing Experience: Essential: No minimum experience required Nonessential: 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 * Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification w/in 6 months * Basic Arrhythmia Cert w/in 1 year * PALS w/in 6 months of position * Conscience Cert w/in 1 year of position Nonessential: * Nationally Certified in area of specialty 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 * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Registered Nurse

  • Escobosa, NM

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RN - INPATIENT SUPERVISOR

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Therapeutic Apheresis FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Work under the general nursing process while using independent judgment to assign nurses, technicians and nursing care to assigned patients. Designate shift and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff home and monitor attendance. Provide clinical leadership for nursing and technician staff. Ensure adequate staff to meet patient census. Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated shift, and serve as a clinical resource for 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. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * STRATEGIC INITIATIVE - 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 * SHARED GOVERNANCE - Support and implement the UNMH shared governance model * INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT - Using independent judgment assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients * ASSIGNMENT - 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 * ACCOUNTABILITY - Supervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift * STANDARDS - 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 * LIAISON - 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 * SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives * ROLE MODEL - Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel; demonstrate the UNMH Standards of Performance * DELEGATION - Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies * PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required * PATIENT CARE - Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with quality standards; ensure documentation of patient care activities * 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 * TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained * PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel * EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients * MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information * INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy * MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings * ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * 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 * 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 CARE - Perform apheresis procedures (cell therapy product collections, research collection and therapeutic patient procedures), assess patient’s/donor’s H&P for procedural concerns, risks and contraindications, reviews donor questionnaires, justifications and other related documentation before collection according to SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Monitor patient and make technical changes appropriately, adhere to regulatory requirements for procedures, draw and process lab work, know process for critical lab results and reporting requirements. Assist in chart review, data collection or entry for apheresis procedure database or research projects Qualifications Education: Essential: * Program Graduate Nonessential: * Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: * Nursing Experience: Essential: 2 years directly related experience Experienced in venipuncture and use of vascular access devices 3 months Apheresis experience Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year Apheresis experience 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 * ACLS and PALS w/in 30 days of position Nonessential: * Nationally Certified in area of specialty 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 * Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required * May be required to travel to various work sites * May be required or is required to rotate work shifts * May be required or is required to perform on-call duties * May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Registered Nurse

  • Bosque Farms, NM

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RN - INPATIENT

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: SRMC Inpatient Surgical (5-S) FTE: 0.90 Full Time Shift: Nights Position Summary: 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. 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" Qualifications Education: Essential: * Program Graduate Nonessential: * Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: * Nursing Experience: Essential: No minimum experience required Nonessential: 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 * Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification w/in 6 months * Basic Arrhythmia Cert w/in 1 year Nonessential: * Nationally Certified in area of specialty 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 * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Registered Nurse

  • Alameda, NM

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