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UNM Hospital lists this RN INPATIENT - All Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) - University of New Mexico Hospital - opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RN INPATIENT – All Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) – University of New Mexico Hospital – Albuquerque
We have immediate RN hiring across our PACU departments. Sign-On Bonus Available. Relocation Assistance Available. Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.
Base Rate
Minimum Offer: $34.84/hr
Maximum Offer: $47.33/hr
Preferred Experience
Bilingual English/Spanish
Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
We are seeking compassionate and skilled Pediatric PACU nurses to join our dynamic team in providing exceptional post-anesthesia care to infants, children, and adolescents. In our fast‑paced Pediatric Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit, you will play a critical role in safely recovering young patients following surgery and anesthesia, utilizing your expertise in pediatric assessment, pain management, airway management, and family‑centered care. This is a 12‑hour shift position that offers a rewarding blend of clinical challenge and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families during a vulnerable time.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Join a high‑performing team at UNMH as a PACU RN, where you’ll provide expert care to patients before and after surgery. In the pre‑op phase, you’ll perform assessments, start IVs, ease anxiety, and ensure seamless and safe surgical coordination. Postoperatively, you’ll monitor patients across a wide range of acuity—from outpatient to ICU‑level care—including pediatric, adult, obstetric, and cardiac cases.
Job Summary
Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assumes relief charge duties when designated. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Essential Functions
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\"
Minimum Qualifications
Nationally Accredited Nursing Program Graduate
Certifications & Licenses
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by the State of New Mexico. CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of start date. 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
Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipment.
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.
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Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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