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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 nursing student in good standing, have CPR certification, 6 months related experience, and be able to lift heavy weights. Bilingual skills are a plus.
  • You will deliver safe patient care under RN supervision, implement care plans, administer medications, assist in procedures, maintain a therapeutic environment, and prioritize patient safety.

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:
  • * 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:
  • * 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 are the shift differentials for the Nurse Intern position?

The Nurse Intern position offers a 17% differential for Weekday Nights, 26% for Weekend Nights, and 15% for Weekend Day shifts.

What is the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position?

The minimum and maximum hourly wage for this Nurse Intern position is $23.57 per hour.

What is the employment status for this role?

The Nurse Intern position is a casual pool role with an FTE of 0.05, which means it is as needed.

What age groups will I be working with as a Nurse Intern?

As a Nurse Intern, you will provide care to patients across various age groups, including Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

Will I be working independently or under supervision?

You will be working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

What educational qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

To apply for the Nurse Intern position, you must be a senior-level student in good standing at UNM CON, enrolled as an intern, and have completed a Basic Nursing Skills Course at nursing school.

Are there any language requirements for this job?

Bilingual skills in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo are considered nonessential but are advantageous.

What certification is required to be considered for this job?

You 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 of program completion.

What kind of physical demands should I expect in this role?

The position involves heavy work, which may require exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects or patients.

What safety measures should I be aware of in this role?

You will be required to adhere to policies regarding patient safety, including reporting any safety concerns, and you will be exposed to chemicals and biohazardous materials, necessitating the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Will I receive training or professional development opportunities?

Yes, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, and attending in-services, meetings, and workshops.

What is the main responsibility of a Nurse Intern?

The main responsibility of a Nurse Intern is to deliver safe, direct nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN Preceptor.

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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.