RN INPATIENT - PREOP/PACU

UNM Hospital • Full-time • Rio Rancho, NM • 2m ago

UNM Hospitals participates in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) and depending on your Nursing Education and National Certifications, you’ll work towards one of five CAP levels that offer increasing compensation. You may earn up to $8.00 in addition to base pay.

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available!

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials!

Department: PreOp/PACU - SRMC
FTE: 0.90
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
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

Related Jobs

Ambulatory Surgery Pre Op PACU RN Full Time

United Surgical Partners International • Full-time • Albuquerque, New Mexico • 1m ago

RN PACU Outpatient

New Mexico Surgery Center - Multispecialty is seeking a Full Time Ambulatory Surgery Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our team! Number of ORs, Treatment Rooms, and Specialties: 8 ORs 1 Treatment...

1m ago

VIEW JOB

RN SUPERVISOR - PREOP/PACU

UNM Hospital • Full-time • Rio Rancho, NM • 3w ago

RN PACU Manager/Supervisor

3w ago

VIEW JOB

RN - Cath Lab Pre Op & Recovery

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Full-time • Albuquerque, NM, US • 28m ago

RN PACU

Overview Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days (Monday through Friday Schedule) Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. Schedule a call wtih a...

28m ago

VIEW JOB

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner/Family)

Indian Health Service (IHS) • Full-time • Albuquerque, NM • $114,277 / year • 4d ago

This position is located at the Albuquerque Service Unit, Department of Primary Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact the Albuquerque Area IHS Recruiter Michelle Aguilar-Bowser Phone: 505-256-6731 or Email: M...

4d ago

VIEW JOB

Registered Nurse- Sign On Bonus $3,000

Oak Street Health • Full-time • Albuquerque, NM, US • 3w ago

Description Company: Oak Street Health Title: Center Nurse Role Description The purpose of a Center Nurse at Oak Street Health is to build strong relationships with Oak Street Health patients by coordinating...

3w ago

VIEW JOB

Labor & Delivery Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

American Traveler • Contract • Albuquerque, NM, US • $3,161 / week • 3w ago

RN Travel Labor and Delivery

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) contract position in Albuquerque New Mexico. Shift: Nights 12 Job Length: 13 weeks -- RNs who work with us receive a highly competi...

3w ago

VIEW JOB

Registered Nurse -Sign On Bonus $2500

Oak Street Health • Full-time • Albuquerque, NM, US • 1m ago

1m ago

VIEW JOB

Labor & Delivery Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

American Traveler • Contract • Albuquerque, NM, US • $3,369 / week • 1w ago

RN Travel Labor and Delivery

1w ago

VIEW JOB

RN

Fresenius Medical Care • Full-time • Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States • 3w ago

RN Home Health

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and...

3w ago

VIEW JOB

Director of Nursing

OPCO Skilled Management • Full-time • Albuquerque, NM, US • $120 / year • 1w ago

RN Director of Nursing

*Benefits available for Full Time employee’s* Facility location: Aztec, New Mexico. (relocation to Aztec required) Salary: $120,000. Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for relocation. Census: 160+ Job Type: Full-time Bene...

1w ago

VIEW JOB