RN - INPATIENT

RN – INPATIENT

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.

Position Details: Department:
Dialysis Home CCPD
FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Days

Compensation: $34.84/hr – $47.33/hr (depending on experience, education, and other factors). Sign‑on bonus available. Relocation assistance available. Shift differentials: 17% for weekday nights, 26% for weekend nights, 15% for weekend day shifts.

• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required.
• Work within hospital, nursing division, and departmental policies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement and document individualized care plans.
• Assist with special tests and procedures, ensuring proper consent.
• 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 hospital standards.
• Enhance professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑services, meetings, and workshops.
• Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Seek opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning current policies and processes.
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions 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 issues.

Education: Program graduate (essential). Bachelor’s degree (nonessential). Nationally accredited nursing graduate (essential). Nursing specialization (nonessential).

Experience: No minimum experience required.

Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS provider or professional rescuer within 30 days; RN license in NM or reciprocal agreement (essential). Nationally certified in area of specialty (nonessential).

Physical Conditions: Heavy work:
Exerting 50–100 lbs occasionally, 25–50 lbs frequently, 10–20 lbs constantly. Significant hazard: chemicals, biohazardous materials require PPE.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care