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NURSE INTERN

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Albuquerque

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior nursing student in good standing, complete BLS within 30 days, and handle heavy physical demands while working in hazardous conditions. Bilingual skills are a plus.
  • You will deliver patient care, implement care plans, administer medications, assist in procedures, maintain safety, and foster professional development while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Requirements

  • Education:
  • Essential:
  • * Student
  • * Course
  • Education specialization:
  • Essential:
  • * Senior Level-Good Standing UNM CON-Enrolled as Intern
  • * 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

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"

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Nurse Intern position?

The pay rate for this position is $23.57 per hour, regardless of the shift.

What kind of shifts will the Nurse Intern be working?

The Nurse Intern will work casual shifts during the days, as needed.

Is there an opportunity for additional compensation for working nights or weekends?

Yes, there are differentials for shifts: 17% for Weekday Nights, 26% for Weekend Nights, and 15% for Weekend Day shifts.

What qualifications are required for the Nurse Intern role?

Applicants must be a senior-level student in good standing at UNM College of Nursing, enrolled as an intern, and must have completed the Basic Nursing Skills Course at their nursing school.

Is CPR certification required for this position?

Yes, candidates must have CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers certification within 30 days of starting the position.

What patient age groups will the Nurse Intern be working with?

The Nurse Intern may provide care to patients across all age groups, including Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric populations.

Are there any physical demands for the Nurse Intern role?

Yes, the role requires heavy work, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently.

What are the working conditions for the Nurse Intern?

The working conditions involve exposure to significant hazards, including chemicals and biohazardous materials, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Is bilingualism a requirement for this position?

No, bilingualism is not a requirement, but being bilingual in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is considered a non-essential qualification that may enhance the candidate’s application.

Will the Nurse Intern be working independently?

No, all duties performed by the Nurse Intern will be under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) preceptor.

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Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As a teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of New Mexico, we offer our professionals the opportunity to do impactful work and to grow, as individuals and a team. - New Mexico's only Academic Medical Center - Serving more than 450,000 outpatients each year - Recognized for 13 pediatric subspecialties - Treating more than 90,000 emergency patients annually - Operating a variety of clinics throughout Albuquerque Through our community-responsive, culturally competent patient care, education, and clinical research programs, our vision is to be the leader in improving New Mexico's health outcomes. We aspire to be one of the nation's leading university hospitals—both an excellent academic institution and an innovative, community-oriented public teaching hospital.