RN OUTPATIENT CLINIC Job at University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Placitas, NM

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  • University of New Mexico - Hospitals
  • Placitas, NM

Job Description

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available Department: Pre-Op Med Optimization Clinic - SRMC FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting. Provide clinical leadership for staff. Provide clinical mentorship to staff. Serve as role model. Provide full range of patient education to patients and family members. Assume relief charge duties, when designated. Under direction of designated shift supervisor. 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 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 EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients PATIENT CARE - Assess patient's condition and nursing needs; set goals and utilize appropriate nursing actions to achieve goals PATIENT CARE - Provide and document nursing care PATIENT CARE - Ensure that physician's orders are carried out SUPPORT - Ensure that equipment is maintained; monitor supply and medicine requisitions; maintain supply stock levels SUPPORT - Record and report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to medical staff PATIENT CARE - Administer medications and perform routine treatments PATIENT CARE - Assist physician with special tests, procedures and complex treatments TRAINING - Participate in orientation and evaluation of new personnel PATIENT CARE - Assist team members in patient care; coordinate patient care in conjunction with procedures by other UH departments and clinics SUPPORT - Process data and generates reports; assist in the reception and discharge areas; handle patient calls and triage using documentation SUPPORT - Ensure patient medical records contain necessary information; document medical history or chief complaint; triage and initiate care for walk-in patients SUPPORT - Document lab cultures; ensure follow-up on abnormal results 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" PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable MENTOR - Serve as a mentor to patients to promote self management, hope and empowerment PATIENT EDUCATION - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and the use of prescriptive medical treatment Qualifications Education: Essential: Program Graduate Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential: Nursing Experience: Essential: Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 3 years directly related experience 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 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 Department: Registered Nurse

Job Tags

Full time, Relief, Relocation, Relocation bonus, Shift work,

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