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Job Ref:

3173455531

Employer:

Network Company Name:

University of New Mexico

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Hospitals Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time State:

New Mexico City:

Rio Rancho Zip Code:

87124

Post Date:

09/10/2026 Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials 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:

SRMC Inpatient Surgical (5-S)

FTE:

0.05

PRN Shift:

Rotating Position Summary:

Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients consistent with clinical specialty (PCU/ICU/ED etc.), independent of patient location. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem I is two shifts per schedule. One weekend shift per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required. This position does not qualify for out of area float pay. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

PATIENT CARE

•Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required

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

TESTS AND PROCEDURES

•Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained

PARTICIPATION

•Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel

EMERGENCY MEASURES

•Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients

MEDICAL RECORDS

•Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information

INQUIRIES

•Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy

MEDICATION

•Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings

ENVIRONMENT

•Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards

DEVELOPMENT

•Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

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:

1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

No preferred experience

Credentials:

Essential:

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

NM Nonessential:

Nationally Certified in area of specialty PALS TNCC and/or

ENPC 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 Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Department:

Registered Nurse