RN - OUTPATIENT

Overview

Position:
Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Care, Orthopaedics Clinic – SRMC. FTE: 1.00.

Employment type:

Full-time.

Shift: Days.

Location:

Albuquerque, NM. Sign-On Bonus Available. Relocation Assistance Available. Compensation:
Minimum $29.22/hr;
Maximum $47.33/hr wage differentials: 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights, 15% Weekend Day shift.

Note:

Compensation is based on factors including experience, education, and other business considerations.

• Provide safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting.
• Provide clinical leadership for staff and clinical mentorship; serve as role model.
• Provide full range of patient education to patients and family members.
• Assume relief charge duties when designated; work under the direction of the shift supervisor.
• Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Care for patients across neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups as assigned.
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocols; identify and report environmental conditions that may pose risk.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden or adverse patient developments.
• Assess patient condition and nursing needs; set goals and apply appropriate nursing actions; document care provided and ensure physician orders are carried out.
• Maintain equipment and monitor supply and medication requisitions; document and report pertinent patient observations and reactions.
• Administer medications and perform routine treatments; assist physicians with tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
• Participate in orientation and evaluation of new personnel; coordinate patient care with other departments as needed.
• Process data and generate reports; assist in reception and discharge areas; triage patient calls and manage walk-in patients with appropriate documentation.
• Document medical history or chief complaint; ensure medical records contain necessary information; document lab cultures and follow up on abnormal results.
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns and encourage patient participation in care.
• Adhere to core expectations of Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable.
• Serve as a mentor to patients to promote self-management, hope, and empowerment.
• Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and prescribed treatments.

Education

• Program Graduate
• Bachelor’s Degree (Nonessential)
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
• Nursing (Nonessential)

Experience

• Three years of directly related experience; bilingual in English and Spanish or relevant languages as listed (e.g., Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, Navajo) is noted in the original description but not elaborated as a requirement. Include as applicable.

Credentials

• CPR for Healthcare/Basic Life Support Provider or Professional Rescuer within 30 days
• RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM

Physical & Working Conditions

• Heavy work with varying force requirements; typical of healthcare roles.
• Medically hazardous exposure: chemicals/dangerous equipment/materials; tuberculosis testing required at hire and as required.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care