Nurse Intern - Albuquerque

UNM Hospitals

Jul 3, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Healthcare
Albuquerque

Requirements

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

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 education requirements for the Nurse Intern position in Albuquerque?

The essential education requirement for this position is being a senior level student in good standing at UNM College of Nursing enrolled as an Intern, as well as completing a Basic Nursing Skills Course at a nursing school.

What experience is necessary for the Nurse Intern role?

The essential experience for this position is being a student in good standing. Nonessential experience includes having 6 months of directly related experience and being bilingual in English and Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo.

What credentials are required for the Nurse Intern position?

The essential credentials include having CPR for Healthcare/BLS certification or Professional Rescuers certification within 30 days of hire. Additionally, upon completion of the program, temporary or permanent RN licensure within 6 weeks is required.

What are the physical demands of the Nurse Intern role in Albuquerque?

The physical demands of this position are classified as Heavy Work, which includes 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.

What are the working conditions for the Nurse Intern in Albuquerque?

The essential working conditions for this position include exposure to significant hazards such as chemicals and biohazardous materials requiring personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as limited access to medication rooms in accordance with the Medication Administration Policy.

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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.