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UNM Hospitals

23d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Albuquerque

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior nursing student in good standing, complete basic nursing skills, hold CPR certification, and lift heavy objects. Bilingual skills and experience with chemicals are preferred.
  • You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assist in medication administration, support care plans, ensure patient safety, participate in educational activities, and maintain a therapeutic environment.

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 range for the Nurse Intern position?

The Nurse Intern position offers a minimum and maximum pay of $23.57 per hour.

What are the shift differentials for this role?

The Nurse Intern receives a 17% differential for Weekday Nights, 26% for Weekend Nights, and 15% for Weekend Day shifts.

How many hours per week is the Nurse Intern expected to work?

The Nurse Intern position is part of a casual pool, with an FTE of 0.05, meaning hours are as needed and can vary.

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

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

What qualifications are required for the Nurse Intern position?

Candidates must be senior-level nursing students in good standing at UNM College of Nursing and have completed a Basic Nursing Skills Course.

What certifications are needed to qualify for this position?

Essential certifications include CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers, which must be obtained within 30 days, and temporary or permanent RN licensure within 6 weeks of program completion.

What physical demands does the Nurse Intern position entail?

The role requires heavy work, involving exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and 25 to 50 pounds frequently.

Are there any specific working conditions that the Nurse Intern should be aware of?

Yes, the Nurse Intern will be exposed to significant hazards, including chemicals and biohazardous materials, and will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE).

What responsibilities will the Nurse Intern have regarding patient safety?

The Nurse Intern is expected to follow patient safety-related policies, proactively seek opportunities to improve safety, and report any potential or actual safety concerns in a timely manner.

Is bilingualism a requirement for the Nurse Intern role?

While it is not essential, having bilingual skills in English and Spanish or other languages such as Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is considered a plus and can enhance the candidate's profile.

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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.