RN InstructorUniversity of New Mexico - Hospitals • Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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RN Instructor
University of New Mexico - Hospitals
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
About
coordinates in-service training/workshops for appropriate staff* ASSIST - Assist patient and caregivers with educational needs, problem solving, and health management aspects across the continuum of care* COLLABORATE - Collaborate with the Clinical Educator as well as the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Specialty RN, or Unit Director to plan and implement pertinent curricula* MONITOR - Monitor trends and implement educational strategies to ensure quality standards and parameters are achieved* PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting the admission, transfer and discharge process performing all RN nursing duties* 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"* MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings* PATIENT CARE - Write treatment plans; coordinate patient drug and procedure activities;
administer medication and treatment; provide and coordinate nursing care of assigned patients;
may facilitate group therapy and/or education sessionsQualificationsEducation:Essential:* Bachelor's DegreeNonessential:* Master's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential:* BSN or MSNNonessential:* NursingExperience:Essential:18 months directly related experienceNonessential:Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 3 years directly related experienceCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM* Instructor in Unit-Required Certifications w/in 90 DaysNonessential:* Current Instructor in BLS, ACLS, NRP or other instruct certCredential equivalent experience:Essential:* Instructor in Unit-Required Certifications or obtained within one year of position (BLS, ILS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, etc)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 employmentDepartment: Registered Nurse
Languages
- English
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