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NURSE INTERN

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Albuquerque

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior-level nursing student in good standing, have basic nursing skills, CPR certification within 30 days, and be able to handle heavy physical demands and hazards. Bilingual preferred.
  • You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, assist with tests, ensure safety, collaborate on care plans, and engage in professional development activities.

Requirements

  • Education:
  • * Student
  • * Course
  • Education specialization:
  • * 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 rate for the Nurse Intern position?

The pay rate for the Nurse Intern position is $23.57/hr.

What are the shifts for this job?

The Nurse Intern position has a shift primarily during Nights.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time, categorized as a Casual Pool (as needed) with an FTE of 0.05.

Who will supervise the Nurse Intern?

The Nurse Intern will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN Preceptor).

What age groups will the Nurse Intern be working with?

The Nurse Intern will provide patient care to Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

Do I need certifications to apply for this position?

Yes, you need to have CPR for Healthcare/BLS provider or Professional Rescuers certification within 30 days of hire and be eligible for temporary or permanent RN licensure within 6 weeks upon completion of the program.

Are there any specific educational requirements for this position?

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

What type of work environment can I expect?

The work environment includes exposure to significant hazards such as Chemicals and Bio Hazardous Materials, and requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Is bilingualism a requirement for this position?

No, bilingualism is not a requirement, but it is considered a nonessential qualification. Experience in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is a plus.

What responsibilities does the Nurse Intern have regarding patient safety?

The Nurse Intern is expected to follow patient safety-related policies and procedures, proactively seek opportunities to improve patient safety, identify and report environmental risks, and encourage patients to engage in their own care.

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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.