Rn - inpatient

This position is with Lifeguard Air Emergency Services Critical Care Transport Team caring for patients age 30 day's of age and up. Work environment is an airplane, helicopter or ground ambulance. We provide medical transport services throughout New Mexico. Workload includes heavy lifting and exposure to external environment. Shifts may occasionally extend beyond 12 hours. Employees rotate between shifts. Any specific questions about the position may be directed to Lifeguard@salud.unm.edu Department: Lifeguard RTP FTE: 0.90Full TimeShift: Rotating Position Summary: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. 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"* PUBLIC RELATIONS - Teach in multiple forums including but not limited to staff, community, and medical professionals outside UNMHSC Education:Essential:* Program GraduateNonessential:* Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential:* Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential:* Nursing Experience:Essential:No minimum experience required3 years of Emergency Department or Critical Care experience

Nonessential:Bilingual English/SpanishPrevious Critical Care Transport experience 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* Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification* CFRN or CTRN or C-NTP w/in 1 year* NRP w/in 1 year* PALS or equivalent pediatric advanced life support cert* STABLE w/in 1 year* Valid New Mexico Driver's License* UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 daysNonessential:* Nationally Certified in area of specialty* Instructor Cert in course such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, 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. Maximum weight 225 pounds, ability to climb, squat, carry 30 pound bag, ability to lift 200 pound patient on backboard with one other person

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Working conditions:Essential:* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required* Subject to random alcohol and substance testing * May be required to travel to various work sites * Work environment is Helicopter, Airplane or Ground Ambulance* Working in confined space or unusual positions * May be required or is required to perform on-call duties Department: Registered Nurse