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UNM Hospitals

Mar 20

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior student in good standing at UNM CON, have basic nursing skills, possess CPR certification, and be able to handle heavy physical demands in a hazardous environment.
  • You will deliver patient care under supervision, implement care plans, administer medications, assist with procedures, maintain safety, and support professional development while ensuring patient safety.

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 wage for the Nurse Intern position?

The minimum and maximum offer for the Nurse Intern position is $23.57/hr.

What kind of shift differentials are provided for this position?

The Nurse Intern position offers a 17% differential for weekday nights, 26% for weekend nights, and 15% for weekend day shifts.

Are there specific age groups that the Nurse Intern will be caring for?

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

What educational qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be a senior level student in good standing at UNM College of Nursing and have completed a Basic Nursing Skills Course.

Is previous experience in nursing required?

While previous experience is not essential, bilingual skills in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo, and 6 months of directly related experience are preferred.

What certifications must be obtained for this position?

Candidates must have CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers certification within 30 days and obtain a temporary or permanent RN license within 6 weeks upon completion of the program.

What are the physical demands of the Nurse Intern position?

The position requires heavy work, involving exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects or people.

Are there any hazards associated with this position?

Yes, there are significant hazards involving chemicals and biohazardous materials, which require personal protective equipment (PPE).

How does the Nurse Intern contribute to patient safety?

The Nurse Intern is expected to follow patient safety-related policies and procedures, proactively seek opportunities to improve patient safety, and encourage patient involvement in their own care.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The Nurse Intern position is classified as casual pool (as needed) with an FTE of 0.05, indicating it is a part-time role.

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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.