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UNM Hospitals

1mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior nursing student in good standing, have basic nursing skills, CPR certification within 30 days, and the ability to lift heavy weights while handling biohazard materials safely.
  • You will deliver patient care under RN supervision, assist with medications and procedures, maintain safety, collaborate on care plans, and enhance professional development while ensuring a therapeutic environment.

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 per hour.

What shift differentials does the Nurse Intern position offer?

The position offers 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights, and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.

What is the employment status for the Nurse Intern position?

The Nurse Intern position is classified as a Casual Pool role, meaning it is as needed (FTE: 0.05).

What types of patient care will the Nurse Intern be involved in?

The Nurse Intern will deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of an RN Preceptor, which may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

What educational qualifications are required for the Nurse Intern position?

Candidates must be senior-level students in good standing at UNM CON and have completed a Basic Nursing Skills Course at Nursing School.

Are there any preferred language skills for this role?

While not essential, being bilingual in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is preferred and counts as related experience.

What certifications are required for the Nurse Intern position?

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

What physical demands are placed on the Nurse Intern?

The role involves Heavy Work, requiring the ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.

What safety protocols must the Nurse Intern follow?

The Nurse Intern must follow patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocols and demonstrate a proactive approach to improving patient safety.

Will the Nurse Intern have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the Nurse Intern is expected to enhance their professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings, and workshops.

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Science & Healthcare
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5001-10,000
Employees
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.