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NURSE INTERN

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior nursing student in good standing, complete a basic nursing skills course, hold CPR certification, and lift heavy weights. Bilingual skills and related experience are a plus.
  • You will provide patient care, administer medications, assist with procedures, ensure safety, collaborate on care plans, and support professional development while maintaining 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 pay for a Nurse Intern in the Newborn ICU?

The hourly pay for a Nurse Intern is $23.57/hr.

What differentials are offered for shifts?

There is a 17% differential for Weekday Nights, 26% for Weekend Nights, and 15% for Weekend Day shifts.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The Nurse Intern position is classified as a casual pool role with an FTE of 0.05, which means it is as needed and not a full-time position.

What are the main responsibilities of a Nurse Intern?

A Nurse Intern delivers safe, direct care to patients under the supervision of an RN, works within hospital policies, collaborates with the healthcare team, administers medication, assists with tests and procedures, maintains a safe environment, and supports patient safety protocols.

What qualifications are needed to apply for the Nurse Intern position?

Applicants must be senior-level nursing students in good standing at UNM College of Nursing and have completed a basic nursing skills course.

Are there any specific certifications required for this role?

Yes, CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers certification is required within 30 days, and either a temporary or permanent RN license must be obtained within 6 weeks upon completion of the program.

What physical demands are associated with the Nurse Intern position?

The physical demands for this role include heavy work, requiring the exertion of 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.

Are there any hazardous conditions associated with this job?

Yes, the position involves exposure to chemicals and biohazardous materials, requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).

Is bilingualism a requirement for the Nurse Intern position?

Bilingual skills in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo are considered nonessential but beneficial, as 6 months of directly related experience is preferred.

How does this role contribute to patient care?

The Nurse Intern assists in delivering care, implementing individualized care plans, documenting clinical findings, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols, all under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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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.