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Aya Healthcare lists this Oncology opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Nurse Per Diem
Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients consistent with clinical specialty 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. This position does not qualify for out of area float pay. Patient care assignment may include Neonate Pediatric Adolescent Adult and Geriatric age groups.
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.
Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem II is four shifts per schedule. Two weekend shifts per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required.
Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem III is ten shifts per schedule. Two weekend shift per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required.
Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
Work within Hospitals Nursing division and departmental policies
Work in collaboration with the healthcare team implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
Assist with special tests and procedures ensure proper consent has been obtained
Participate in orientation upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients
Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
Administer medication including IV medication via the Seven Rights document and communicate clinical findings
Maintain a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs reading current literature attending in-services meetings and workshops
Follow patient safety-related policies procedures and protocols
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
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"
Education: Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate
Experience: 1 year directly related experience
Certifications: RN MATRIX - Complete and maintain unit/clinic based required certifications and competencies as listed in the department expectations/and or the unit/clinic education matrix
Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position
Testing Requirements: Obtain UNMH IV Verification within 6 months of position Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing Bilingual English/Spanish Bilingual English/Keres Tewa Tiwa Towa Zuni or Navajo Nationally Certified in area of specialty
Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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