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UNM Hospitals

2mo 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 the ability to lift heavy loads. Bilingual skills and hazardous exposure awareness are essential.
  • You will provide patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, assist with procedures, ensure safety, collaborate on care plans, and support professional development and patient engagement.

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, with additional differentials for weekday nights (17%), weekend nights (26%), and weekend day shifts (15%).

What is the employment status for this position?

The Nurse Intern position is a casual pool role, meaning employment is on an as-needed basis.

What is the required education for the Nurse Intern role?

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

Is prior experience necessary for this position?

While prior professional experience is not essential, it is preferred for candidates to have at least 6 months of directly related experience, especially if bilingual in English and Spanish or other specified languages.

Who will supervise the Nurse Intern?

All duties performed by the Nurse Intern will be under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor.

What type of patients will the Nurse Intern work with?

The Nurse Intern will provide care to a diverse patient population, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

What are the physical demands of this job?

The position requires heavy work, which includes 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.

What are the credential requirements for the position?

Essential credentials include obtaining CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuer certification within 30 days and acquiring temporary or permanent RN licensure within 6 weeks upon completion of the program.

What safety measures are required in this role?

The Nurse Intern must follow patient safety-related policies and demonstrate a proactive approach to improving patient safety, including identifying and reporting any potential safety concerns.

Are there any specific working conditions mentioned for this position?

Yes, the working conditions involve significant hazards such as exposure to chemicals and biohazardous materials, which require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Additionally, access to the medication room is limited, following established medication administration policies.

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1954
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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.