GRADUATE NURSE INPATIENT (Belen)

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsMinimum Offer$ 30.84/hr.Maximum Offer$ 30.84/hr.Compensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: RN Residency ProgramFTE: 0.90Full TimeShift: RotatingPosition Summary:Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. 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 CARE - Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN Preceptor* 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* ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards* MISSION AND GOALS - Assist to maintain, support, and implement department and Hospitals mission and goals* 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 rightQualificationsEducation:Essential:* Program GraduateNonessential:* Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential:* Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential:* NursingExperience:Essential:No minimum experience requiredNonessential:Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or NavajoCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* NM Board of Nursing Graduate Permit or RN LicensePhysical 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 * Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredDepartment: Registered Nurse