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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, have nursing skills training, CPR certification, and be able to lift heavy objects. Bilingual skills and experience with hazardous materials are a plus.
  • You will deliver patient care under RN supervision, implement care plans, administer medications, assist with procedures, ensure patient safety, and support departmental goals and professional growth.

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 hourly compensation for the Nurse Intern position?

The minimum and maximum offer for this role is $23.57/hr.

Are there differentials for working during specific times?

Yes, there are differentials of 17% for weekday nights, 26% for weekend nights, and 15% for weekend day shifts.

What type of supervision will the Nurse Intern receive?

All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

In which department will the Nurse Intern be working?

The Nurse Intern will be working in the Med/Surg Subacute department (4-E).

What is the employment status of the Nurse Intern role?

The Nurse Intern role is a casual pool position, which means it is as needed.

What is the age range of patients that the Nurse Intern may care for?

The patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

What are some of the detailed responsibilities of the Nurse Intern?

Responsibilities include delivering safe direct care to patients, working within hospital policies, administering medication, maintaining a safe environment, and reporting patient safety concerns.

Are there educational requirements for this position?

Yes, candidates must be a senior level student in good standing at UNM College of Nursing and have completed a Basic Nursing Skills course.

What credentials are required for the Nurse Intern position?

Essential credentials include CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days and temporary or permanent RN licensure within 6 weeks of program completion.

What physical demands are associated with the Nurse Intern job?

The position requires heavy work, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and 25 to 50 pounds frequently.

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

Yes, the job involves significant hazards involving chemicals and biohazardous materials, which require personal protective equipment (PPE).

Is bilingual capability preferred for this position?

Yes, being bilingual in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is a nonessential qualification.

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1954
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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.