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Job Description
University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our PreOp/PACU team at the University of New Mexico Hospitals. As a Registered Nurse, you will work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. This role requires clinical leadership, providing relief charge duties when designated, and serving as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
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
- Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families
- Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by questioning 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
- Implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations
- 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
- Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients
- Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
- 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
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
No minimum experience required
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Pro or Prof Rescuers certification required within 30 days
RN license in NM or reciprocal agreement by NM required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 6 months
Basic Arrhythmia Cert required within 1 year
PALS certification required within 6 months of position start date
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