ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Provide optimal, direct patient care and demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
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Communicate patient care needs to all members of the health care team.
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Contribute effectively to promote timely and efficient patent admission, transfer and discharge including providing appropriate patient education.
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Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the primary care provider.
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Documents patient status in an accurate, pertinent and concise manner.
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Assist with updating care plans.
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Delegate or assign aspects of patient care to health care team members (non-licensed) commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
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Knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education – Graduate of an accredited trade or vocational school of nursing.
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Work Experience – One year relevant experience, new graduates accepted based upon position availability.
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Training – N/A
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License/Certification – Current New Mexico Nurse License and BLS certification required.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
