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University of New Mexico - Hospitals
RN - OUTPATIENT in Tome
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$81,208 / year median in New Mexico
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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Job Ref:
3162232407Employer:
Network Company Name:
University of New Mexico•Hospitals Industry:
Healthcare otherJob Type:
Full Time State:
New Mexico City:
Tome Zip Code:
87060Post Date:
08/25/2026 Job Description 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:
North Valley Clinic FTE:
1.00Full Time Shift:
Days Position Summary:
Provide safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting. Provide clinical leadership for staff. Provide clinical mentorship to staff. Serve as role model. Provide full range of patient education to patients and family members. Assume relief charge duties, when designated. Under direction of designated shift supervisor. 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 CENTERED MED
- Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
PATIENT CARE
- Assess patient's condition and nursing needs; set goals and utilize appropriate nursing actions to achieve goals
PATIENT CARE
- Provide and document nursing care
PATIENT CARE
- Ensure that physician's orders are carried out SUPPORT
- Ensure that equipment is maintained; monitor supply and medicine requisitions; maintain supply stock levels SUPPORT
- Record and report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to medical staff
PATIENT CARE
- Administer medications and perform routine treatments
PATIENT CARE
- Assist physician with special tests, procedures and complex treatments
TRAINING
- Participate in orientation and evaluation of new personnel
PATIENT CARE
- Assist team members in patient care; coordinate patient care in conjunction with procedures by other UH departments and clinics
EMERGENCY MEASURES
- Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients SUPPORT
- Process data and generates reports; assist in the reception and discharge areas; handle patient calls and triage using documentation SUPPORT
- Ensure patient medical records contain necessary information; document medical history or chief complaint; triage and initiate care for walk-in patients SUPPORT
- Document lab cultures; ensure follow-up on abnormal results MENTOR
- Serve as a mentor to patients to promote self management, hope and empowerment
PATIENT EDUCATION
- Provide education for patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and the use of prescriptive medical treatment
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"