RN - INPATIENT

Sign-On Bonus Available & Relocation Assistance Available

Additional $6.00/hr safety Incentive Pay

Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition.

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$34.84/hr.

Maximum Offer

$47.33/hr.

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: MDC - Medical

FTE: 0.90
Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position 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.

Detailed responsibilities:

* 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"
Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

* Program Graduate

Nonessential:

* Bachelor's Degree

Education specialization:

Essential:

* Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nonessential:

* Nursing

Experience:

Essential:
No minimum experience required

Nonessential:
Bilingual English/Spanish

Credentials:
Essential:

* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

* RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM

Nonessential:

* Nationally Certified in area of specialty

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

* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

* Sig Haz:
Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients

* Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals

* Must obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of employment

Department:
Registered Nurse