RN - INPATIENT

Pediatric ICU Nurse

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available!

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials!

Job Description:

• Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients
• Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assume 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

Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients
• Work within Hospitals, Nursing division, and departmental policies
• Implement and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team
• Assist with special tests and procedures, ensuring proper consent
• Participate in orientation and precepting new personnel
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for adverse developments
• Ensure patient medical records contain necessary information
• Administer medication, including IV, via the Seven Rights
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment
• Enhance professional growth through participation in educational programs
• Follow patient safety-related policies and procedures

Patient Safety:

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to patient safety
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions that may risk patients
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns and medical errors
• Encourage patients to participate in their own care

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• No minimum experience required; Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Credentials:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Providers required within 30 days
• RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
• Nationally Certified in area of specialty preferred

Physical Conditions:

• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Significant hazard exposure to chemicals and biohazardous materials requiring PPE