Summary: Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern II performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Nurse Extern II can assist with the care of hospitalized patients. The Nurse Extern II may be assigned other functions in accordance with hospital/department policies, procedures, and protocols. Responsibilities: Life-threatening situations are readily identified and reported to the R.N. Initiates and assists with basic life support when needed. Observes/reports unusual symptoms to the nurse, i.e., abnormal V/S; IV site redness, edema; suspicious areas of skin breakdown accurately and promptly. Reports patient/family-related problems, i.e., patient’s dissatisfaction/refusal of nursing care routines; departure from activity advancements or restrictions. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the aseptic/sterile technique. Follows universal precautions. Records information accurately and promptly. Reports change in patient’s condition and/or vital signs. Assists with laboratory specimens, i.e., collection or delivery. Complies with timekeeping system. Accrues no unexcused absences, and no more than three unscheduled absences. Uses supplies and equipment appropriately documents use in the medical record and records charges appropriately. Participates in 80% of prescribed in-service programs and departmental meetings. When unable to attend (20% max) follow up to obtain information discussed. Follows hospital and/or unit policy for dress and personal hygiene. Follows necessary safety precautions, hospital policies, and departmental policies. Attends infection control and safety programs. Follows hospital policies and/or departmental rules. Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Associate timely completes all required educational requirements. Requirements: Education/Skills Nurse Extern II - students in RN school in clinicals Currently enrolled in a nursing program to obtain either an associate degree or bachelor’s degree to become a registered nurse Must have completed their first hospital clinical rotation and be in good standing in the nursing program Proficient in basic nursing tasks Experience Six (6) months of experience in patient care preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications AHA BLS required within 2 weeks of employment Provides updated transcript at beginning of semester Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
NURSE INTERN – All Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital – Lomas Campus and Sandoval Campus May Cohort - Applications will be accepted until April 10 th with a start date of May 4th th or May 18 th Casual Pool Positions Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Flat Rate $23.57/hr ***Cover Letter is required with top 3 areas of interest. ***Transcripts must be attached to application CURRENTLY HIRING WITHIN: · Adult IP Admission Unit · Adult Oncology · Behavioral Svcs at MATS · CCT CardioThoracicVascular ICU · Coronary Care Subacute · CPC Acute Services · Crisis Triage Center · CTH Rehab-Ortho Unit · Emergency Department · Family Medicine Inpatient (3-N) · Family Practice (3-N) · Gen Med/SAC (4-W) · General Medicine (5-W) · General Pediatrics Unit · General Surgery/Transplant (6-S) · Inpatient 4 th Floor – SRMC · Inpatient 5 th Floor – SRMC · I/P Hemodialysis · Labor and Delivery · Med/Surg Subacute (4-E) · Medical/Cardiac ICU · Mother & Baby Unit (3-E) · Neuroscience · Neuroscience ICU · Newborn ICU · Operating Room BBRP · Orthopedics (3-S) · PACU (Recovery Room 1) · Pediatric Emergency Department · Pediatric ICU · Pediatric Specialty Care · Psychiatric Emergency Services · Surgical Specialty Unit (4-S) · Trauma Subacute (4-E) · Trauma Surgical ICU · UPC Inpatient/Geriatrics · Westside Family & Senior Health 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. Position Summary: All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to UNM 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 * RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required * 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: * Student * Course Education specialization: Essential: * Sr nursing student in last 2 semesters good standing * Basic Nursing Skills Course at Nursing School Experience: Essential: Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience Credentials: Essential: * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days * Upon completion of pgm temp or perm RN lic w/in 6 weeks 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 * Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
NURSE EXTERN – All Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital – Lomas Campus and Sandoval Campus May Cohort - Applications accepted until April 10th with a start date of May 4th or May 18th Casual Pool Positions Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Flat Rate $18.45/hr ***Cover Letter is required with top 3 areas of interest. ***Transcripts must be attached to application CURRENTLY HIRING WITHIN: · Adult IP Admission Unit · Adult Oncology · Behavioral Svcs at MATS · CCT CardioThoracicVascular ICU · Coronary Care Subacute · CPC Acute Services · Crisis Triage Center · CTH Rehab-Ortho Unit · Emergency Department · Family Medicine Inpatient (3-N) · Family Practice (3-N) · Gen Med/SAC (4-W) · General Medicine (5-W) · General Pediatrics Unit · General Surgery/Transplant (6-S) · Inpatient 4 th Floor – SRMC · Inpatient 5 th Floor – SRMC · I/P Hemodialysis · Labor and Delivery · Med/Surg Subacute (4-E) · Medical/Cardiac ICU · Mother & Baby Unit (3-E) · Neuroscience · Neuroscience ICU · Newborn ICU · Operating Room BBRP · Orthopedics (3-S) · PACU (Recovery Room 1) · Pediatric Emergency Department · Pediatric ICU · Pediatric Specialty Care · Psychiatric Emergency Services · Surgical Specialty Unit (4-S) · Trauma Subacute (4-E) · Trauma Surgical ICU · UPC Inpatient/Geriatrics · Westside Family & Senior Health 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: Multiple Departments FTE: 0.05 PRN Shift: Rotating Position Summary: Provide basic patient care. Perform routine treatment procedures and assist in maintenance of a safe, clean environment. 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 OBSERVATION - Observe patient to ensure their safety and well-being; report observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate designee * PATIENT CARE - Provide basic patient care; take and record vital signs to include temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake-output measurements * PATIENT CARE - Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change and toileting as instructed * PATIENT CARE - Maintain therapeutic plan of care and minute to minute care of patient who is at extreme risk to self or others * PATIENT CARE - Complete documentation as required on the Electronic Medical Record * PATIENT CARE - Complete specific skills listed in the 'University of New Mexico, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Specific Functions' Matrix * 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: * Course Education specialization: Essential: * Nursing student, completed 1st semester and 1st clinical Experience: Essential: Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience Credentials: Essential: * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days * Upon completion of pgm temp or perm RN lic w/in 6 weeks 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 * Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
