Registered Nurse – Inpatient, Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – All Shifts

RN INPATIENT – All Progressive Care Units (PCU) – Day & Night Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital – AlbuquerqueWe have immediate RN hiring across our PCU departments. All shifts available! Part Time & Full Time.Apply and we will have a hiring manager contact you within 48 hours to discuss your interests and placement.Sign-On Bonus AvailableRelocation Assistance AvailableReceive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsCompensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Base Rate based on experience: Minimum $34.84 (RN II) to Max: $47.33 (RN V)CURRENTLY HIRING WITHIN:· Adult Oncology· Coronary Care Subacute· Family Medicine Inpatient (3-N)· Gen Med/SAC (4-W)· General Medicine (5-W)· General Surgery/Transplant (6-S)· Trauma Subacute (4-E)· Orthopedics (3-S)· Surgical Specialty Unit (4-S)· Neuroscience (5-S)JOB SUMMARYWork 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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as requiredPOLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policiesCARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teachingTESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtainedPARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnelEMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patientsMEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary informationINQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policyMEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findingsENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standardsDEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshopsPATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolsPATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processesPATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue riskPATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely mannerPATIENT 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"MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduateCERTIFICATIONS:RN MATRIX - Complete and maintain unit/clinic based required certifications and competencies as listed in the department expectations/and or the unit/clinic education matrixLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New MexicoCPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of positionTESTING REQUIREMENTS:Obtain UNMH IV Verification within 6 months of positionTuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPREFERRED EDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree of Science in NursingPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Bilingual English/SpanishBilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or NavajoPREFERRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:Nationally Certified in area of specialtyWORKING CONDITIONSENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipmentPHYSICAL 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.Department: Registered Nurse