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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 student in good standing at UNM CON, complete a basic nursing skills course, CPR certified, able to lift heavy loads, and comply with safety protocols. Bilingual skills are a plus.
  • You will provide patient care under RN supervision, follow policies, implement care plans, administer medication, assist with procedures, ensure safety, and support professional development.

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 this role is $23.57 per hour.

Are there shift differentials for this position?

Yes, the position offers a 17% differential for Weekday Nights, 26% for Weekend Nights, and 15% for Weekend Day shifts.

What type of patient care responsibilities are included in the Nurse Intern role?

The Nurse Intern will deliver safe, direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of an RN preceptor.

What is the required education for this position?

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 bilingualism a requirement for this position?

No, bilingualism is nonessential, but knowledge of languages such as Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is preferred.

What credentials are necessary to apply for this internship?

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

What physical demands are associated with the Nurse Intern role?

The role requires heavy work, which includes exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.

Will I have to work with hazardous materials?

Yes, the position involves working with chemicals and biohazardous materials, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

How often will I be scheduled for shifts?

The Nurse Intern position is part of a casual pool and will be scheduled as needed.

What is the main department for this internship?

The Nurse Intern will work in the Family Medicine Inpatient department (3-N).

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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.