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UNM Hospitals

1mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior nursing student in good standing, with basic nursing skills, CPR certification, and be capable of heavy lifting. Bilingual skills and hazardous material familiarity are essential.
  • You will deliver patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, assist with procedures, ensure safety, maintain a therapeutic environment, and support professional development while adhering to policies.

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 compensation for the Nurse Intern position?

The compensation for this role is $23.57 per hour, which is the minimum and maximum offer.

What work schedule can I expect as a Nurse Intern?

The Nurse Intern position is part of a Casual Pool and will be scheduled as needed, primarily for Day shifts.

What type of supervision will I receive?

You will perform all duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor.

What age groups will I be working with?

Patient care assignments may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, you are encouraged to enhance your professional growth through participation in educational programs, workshops, meetings, and reading current literature.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need to be a Senior Level student in good standing at the UNM College of Nursing and enrolled as an intern, along with having completed a Basic Nursing Skills Course.

Is bilingual ability preferred for this position?

While it's nonessential, being bilingual in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is preferred and counts as related experience.

What physical demands are associated with the Nurse Intern position?

The position requires heavy work, which involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

Will I be required to obtain CPR certification?

Yes, you need to obtain CPR for Healthcare or BLS Provider certification within 30 days of starting the position.

What safety protocols will I need to follow?

You will need to follow patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the safety of patients while actively seeking to improve safety practices.

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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.