RN SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Date Posted:

28 September 2026

Closing Date:

October 28, 2026

Recruiter:

University of New Mexico

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Hospitals Location:

Peralta, New Mexico Salary:

On Application Job Type & Industry:

Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Work Hours:

Full Time Job Reference:

2991516808-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials The Pain Consultation and Treatment Center is a multidisciplinary team of specialists, which include APP's, Pharmacist Clinicians, Physical Therapists, Myofascial Specialists, Interventionalists, Addiction Medicine specialists, Behavioral Health Specialists, Registered Nurses, and Medial Assistants. In the Pain clinic, we take a team approach to patient care and pain management. The RN is responsible for intrathecal pump refills, surgical coordination, monitoring patients during interventional procedures, telephone triage, and pre and post-procedure education. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts with weekends and holidays off. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

Pain Clinic FTE:

1.00

Full Time Shift:

Days Position Summary:

Responsible and accountable for the independent planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of Ambulatory Specialty Practice patients. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

PATIENT CARE

•Perform all RN Nursing duties. Assist in specialty clinic; triage patients as necessary in daily walk-in clinic

PATIENT CARE

•Coordinate all activities of the specialty related to patient care

PATIENT CARE

•Serve as liaison between patient/family and various members of the health care team

PATIENT CARE

•Counsel and teach families regarding medical conditions, diagnostic procedures, medication control, and other interventions

PATIENT CARE

•Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of services to provide optimal care for the patient within the specialty patient area with specialty surgical procedures

COORDINATION

•Collaborate with other members of the specialty team about the candidacy of potential patients

PROGRAMS

•Participate in programs and committees related to the specialty or as directed

EDUCATION

•Conduct professional and public speaking engagements for educational and public relations purposes

TRAINING

•Participate in educational opportunities and workshops associated with the area specialty REPORTS

•Provide statistical reports as needed

SCHEDULES

•As directed rotates on call including holiday, nights and weekends

EVALUATIONS

•Review daily lab and diagnostic work on specialty work-up to assist in the direction of the specialty evaluation

EDUCATION

•Direct and coordinate educational activities for hospital employees regarding specialty surgeries; assist physician with research projects related to specialty surgeries

PATIENT CARE

•Collaborate with community physicians on the daily care of specialty patient

PATIENT CARE

•Coordinate diagnostic procedures for complications that occur after specialty surgery in consultation with physician

PATIENT CARE

•Direct the management of patient care caseload pre and post operative to provide continuity for the specialty patient and their families

POLICY & PROCEDURE

•Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs

POLICY AND PROCEDURES

•Provide input and assist in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures and budget as requested

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"

PATIENT CENTERED MED

•Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications Education:

Essential:

Program Graduate Nonessential:

Bachelor's Degree Education specialization:

Essential:

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential:

Nursing Experience:

Essential:

3 years directly related experience

Nonessential:

Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Credentials:

Essential:

RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:

Medium Work:

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Sig Hazard:

Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department:

Registered Nurse