ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
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Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.
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Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
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Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
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Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.
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Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.
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Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.
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Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
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Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
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Basic computer.
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Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
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.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical Demand Analysis attached.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education – Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – Associate Degree or Diploma required.
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Work Experience – One-year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.
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Training – N/A
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License – Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.
- Certification – BLS required. ACLS, PALS required or within 90 days of employment. TNCC and ENPC preferred.
