Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Minimum Offer $ 30.84 / hr.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Department : PACU
- CCT FTE : 0.90 Full Time Shift : Days Position Summary : 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.
Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
PATIENT CARE
Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as requiredPOLICIESWork within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policiesCARE PLANWork in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient / family teachingTESTS AND PROCEDURESAssist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtainedPARTICIPATIONParticipate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnelEMERGENCY MEASURESAssist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patientsMEDICAL RECORDSEnsure that patient medical records contain necessary informationINQUIRIESAnswer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policyMEDICATIONAdminister medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findingsENVIRONMENTMaintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients / families in accordance with Hospitals standardsDEVELOPMENTEnhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshopsPATIENT SAFETY 1Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolsPATIENT SAFETY 2Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processesPATIENT SAFETY 3Identify and report / correct environmental conditions and / or situations that may put a patient at undue riskPATIENT SAFETY 4Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and / or near misses in a timely mannerPATIENT xuwmhxw SAFETY 5Encourage 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 daysRN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM Nonessential :Nationally Certified in area of specialty Physical Conditions : Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPETuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Department : Registered Nurse