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NURSE INTERN

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Albuquerque

AI generated summary

  • You must be a senior nursing student in good standing, have completed a basic nursing skills course, and CPR certification. Ability to lift heavy loads and handle hazardous materials is essential.
  • You will deliver patient care, administer medications, assist with procedures, maintain safety, collaborate on care plans, and promote patient engagement in their own treatment.

Requirements

  • Education: Essential:
  • Student
  • Course
  • Education specialization: Essential:
  • Senior Level-Good Standing UNM CON-Enrolled as Intern
  • Basic Nursing Skills Course at Nursing School
  • Experience: Essential:
  • Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience
  • Credentials: Essential:
  • CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
  • Upon completion of pgm temp or perm RN lic w/in 6 weeks
  • 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
  • Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A

Responsibilities

  • PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN Preceptor
  • 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
  • MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
  • TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
  • EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
  • ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
  • MISSION AND GOALS - Assist to maintain, support, and implement department and Hospitals mission and goals
  • DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
  • RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
  • 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"

FAQs

What is the employment status for the Nurse Intern position?

The Nurse Intern position is a casual pool role, which means it operates as needed with a full-time equivalent (FTE) of 0.05.

What are the shift requirements for this position?

The Nurse Intern will work rotating shifts, which may include weekdays, weekends, and night shifts.

What type of supervision will the Nurse Intern receive?

All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

What age groups will I be caring for as a Nurse Intern?

The patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

Essential qualifications include being a senior-level student in good standing at UNM CON, enrolled as an intern, and having completed a Basic Nursing Skills Course at nursing school.

What are the essential credentials required for this position?

The essential credentials required are CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days and obtaining a temporary or permanent RN license within 6 weeks upon completion of the program.

Is bilingualism required for this position?

Bilingualism in English and Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is considered nonessential but can be a valuable asset, especially with 6 months of directly related experience.

What physical demands does the Nurse Intern position require?

This position requires heavy work, which involves 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.

Are there any hazardous conditions I should be aware of?

Yes, there is significant hazard due to chemicals and biohazardous materials, which require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

What is the focus of the Nurse Intern's responsibilities?

The Nurse Intern will focus on delivering safe, direct care to patients, collaborating with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families.

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Mission & Purpose

As a teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of New Mexico, we offer our professionals the opportunity to do impactful work and to grow, as individuals and a team. - New Mexico's only Academic Medical Center - Serving more than 450,000 outpatients each year - Recognized for 13 pediatric subspecialties - Treating more than 90,000 emergency patients annually - Operating a variety of clinics throughout Albuquerque Through our community-responsive, culturally competent patient care, education, and clinical research programs, our vision is to be the leader in improving New Mexico's health outcomes. We aspire to be one of the nation's leading university hospitals—both an excellent academic institution and an innovative, community-oriented public teaching hospital.