RN - INPATIENT - Generous Shift Differentials (Hiring Immediately)

Sign-On Bonus Available & Relocation Assistance Available Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Minimum Offer $ 32.84 / hr. Maximum Offer $ 47.33 / hr. 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 : Adult IP Admission Unit 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. Ensures adherence to Hospital 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 as required
• 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
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
• INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
• MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients / families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• 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 :
• 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 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