Company name
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Location
Rio Rancho, NM, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Healthcare, Nursing, Internship
Posted on
Jul 26, 2022
Profile
Nurse Intern Program - PACU - PRN
Department:
Surgical Services
Location:
Rio Rancho, NM
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Job Summary and Scope
All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care while utilizing SRMC Values and promoting SRMC’s mission and vision. Assist to promote and restore patients' health through supervised nursing care to assigned patients within the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. The nature of the job is diverse with frequent new and varied work situations. The job involves a moderate degree of complexity. Patient care assignment may include adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
Essential Functions:
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs
Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN preceptor.
Report potential and actual patient safety, concerns, medical errors and or near misses in a timely manner thru the chain of command and document within the PSI system.
Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional psychological and spiritual support to patient, friends and families.
Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams and resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Active participation in hospital strategic initiatives such as quality improvement and monitoring TJC compliance.
Ability to assess and document evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status under the supervision of an RN preceptor
Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools in a timely and accurate manner.
With RN supervision, administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings.
Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
Place cardiac monitor, obtain blood specimens (with MD orders), place or remove Foley catheters after proven competency, transport patients, assist nursing staff/physicians in treatment procedures as required; take and record vital signs to include (but not limited) temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake/output measurements as directed by department guidelines
Assist with activities of daily livings (ADL) and provider basic patient care including meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change, and toileting
Observe patient to ensure their safety and well-being; report observations to nurse or appropriate designee; assist patient and family members with any needs and questions within established parameters
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
SRMC Core Values
Integrity:
Our words and actions match our values
To Serve:
We put the needs of others before our own
Excellence:
We strive to exceed expectations and/or standards in every activity, every encounter, and every initiative
Safety/Quality:
We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes
Teamwork:
We enjoy the ability and power to work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service
COMMUNICATION:
Contacts are normally made with others within UNM-Sandoval
Contacts are usually with own department staff and own supervisor
Contacts frequently contain confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion at all times
Percentage of contacts by phone: 20%; percentage of contacts face to face: 70%; percentage of contacts by email:10%.
Percentage of contacts with patients: 80% and percentage with non-patients: 20%.
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Required Qualifications
Physiological knowledge
Knowledge in bedside manner
Knowledge in infection control
Skill in administering medication
Multi-tasking skills
Teamwork abilities
Health Promotion and Maintenance abilities
Patient assessment knowledge
Critical thinking abilities
Ability to remain focused and organized
Ability to independently seek out resources
Knowledge of scope of the Registered Nurse
Education/Experience
Education:
Senior level nursing student in good standing at UNM College of Nursing, currently enrolled in Nurse Intern Seminar at CON. Complete basic nursing skills course at nursing school.
Licenses/Certifications
• Upon completion of intern program, must obtain RN license within 6 weeks
• CPR Certification or must obtain within thirty (30) calendar days of date of position
Preferred Educational/Experience Requirements:
• Dual Language Certification
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference checks and a post offer drug screen.
Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).
Tuberculin Skin Test required annually
Hospital required vaccinations
Hospital required competencies
Working Conditions
Typical office and/or patient care, acute care hospital environment.
Must be able to travel locally between facilities and within the surrounding community.
Occasional exposure to minimal physical risk
Exposure to contagious diseases
Dealing with grief and sorrow
Dealing with hostile and upset people
Extensive computer work
Evening meetings
Dealing with high stress situations/levels
Must be able to work weekends, holidays as outlined by department guidelines
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Company info
Sandoval Regional Medical Center