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UNM Hospitals

21d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior nursing student in good standing, have basic nursing skills, CPR certification, and can lift heavy weights. Bilingual skills and 6 months of related experience are preferred.
  • You will provide direct patient care, assist with medication administration, collaborate on care plans, maintain safety protocols, support department goals, and engage in professional development.

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 pay for this role is a fixed rate of $23.57 per hour.

What type of patients will I be caring for as a Nurse Intern?

You will provide care for patients across all age groups, including Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

Will I be working independently as a Nurse Intern?

No, you will be delivering care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse Preceptor.

What are the minimum qualifications required for this position?

You must be a Senior Level student in good standing at the UNM College of Nursing and have completed a Basic Nursing Skills Course.

Is prior nursing experience required for this position?

No prior specific nursing experience is required, but having bilingual skills or related experience is considered nonessential.

What are the shift requirements for this role?

This is a casual pool position, and shifts will be scheduled as needed, primarily during days.

Are there any certifications required for this position?

Yes, you will need to obtain CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers certification within 30 days and, upon completion of the program, secure a temporary or permanent RN license within 6 weeks.

What physical demands are associated with this job?

The position involves heavy work, requiring the ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

Will I need to follow any government regulations or safety policies?

Yes, you will need to adhere to patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

What opportunities are there for professional development in this role?

There is an emphasis on enhancing professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, workshops, and in-services.

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UNM Hospitals

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Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1954
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.