Registered Nurse (Wound Care Specialist) Jobs in Peralta, New Mexico

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Mental Health Nurse

University of New Mexico - Hospitals Peralta, NM

Sign-On Bonus AvailableRelocation Assistance AvailableReceive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsMinimum Offer$ 34.84/hr.Maximum Offer$ 45.33/hr.Compensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: CPC Acute ServicesFTE: 0.90Full TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in a mental health/psychiatric environment. Design nursing care plans and assist in the development of overall care plans for psychiatric patients, ensure administration of appropriate overall care in a manner conducive to recovery. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed Responsibilities: PATIENT CARE - Interview, examine, and assess the health status of psychiatric patients with various cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders PATIENT CARE - Observe patient behavior, activities, and mental status; perform triage and crisis intervention 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 sessions PATIENT CARE - Chart and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients' conditions; collect and document data and information; may perform computerized data entry PATIENT CARE - Perform nursing intakes, draw blood and other patient specimens; may perform or coordinate laboratory tests PATIENT CARE - Educate patients and families on treatment regimens, management of side effects, and compliance with the treatment plans; provide emotional support and acts as advocate for patients and families PATIENT CARE - Provide information and facilitate communication between physicians, medical students, staff, patients, families, and community; coordinate and consult with a milieu of service providers POLICY & PROCEDURE - Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops ADMINISTRATION - Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans; may propose changes to program policies and procedures PRECEPTOR - Participate in orientation, and having successfully completed preceptor training, assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients 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 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 rightQualificationsEducation:Essential: Program GraduateNonessential: Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential: NursingExperience:Essential:Nonessential:Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year 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 Obtain and maintain Agressive Behav Cer w/in 30 days of hirePhysical 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 Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredDepartment: Registered Nurse

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LPN - Home Health Care Advocate

Ambercare – an Addus family company Peralta, NM

A leading Home Health Care provider in New Mexico is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in Belen, NM. The role involves providing direct patient care, coordinating with registered nurses, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited nursing program, possess a valid license, and have three years of nursing experience preferred. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, a 401(k) plan, and generous time off accruals.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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RN - INPATIENT SUPERVISOR

University of New Mexico - Hospitals Peralta, NM

Sign-On Bonus AvailableRelocation Assistance AvailableReceive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsMinimum Offer$37.07/hr.Maximum Offer$54.50/hr.Compensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: Adult IP Admission UnitFTE: 1.00Full TimeShift: NightsPosition Summary:Work under the general nursing process while using independent judgment to assign nurses, technicians and nursing care to assigned patients. Designate shift and schedule assignments, call in staff, send staff home and monitor attendance. Provide clinical leadership for nursing and technician staff. Ensure adequate staff to meet patient census. Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated shift, and serve as a clinical resource for staff. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed Responsibilities: STRATEGIC INITIATIVE - Active participation in nursing strategic initiatives such as quality improvement and monitoring, TJC compliance, Magnet Recognition, recruitment and retention of staff and patient and employee satisfaction SHARED GOVERNANCE - Support and implement the UNMH shared governance model INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT - Using independent judgment assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients ASSIGNMENT - Designate shift and schedule assignments; assign duties in accordance with the plan of care, patient needs, and within the scope of staff qualifications and licensure/certification/registry ACCOUNTABILITY - Supervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift STANDARDS - Monitor compliance with specific objectives; ensure implementation of and compliance with standards, objectives, and operating policies and procedures; follow up with Director on any concerns LIAISON - Act as liaison as necessary between physicians, staff, patients, families, and other departments to promote and facilitate communication, problem solving, decision-making, crisis intervention, resource utilization, and conflict management SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives ROLE MODEL - Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel; demonstrate the UNMH Standards of Performance DELEGATION - Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required PATIENT CARE - Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with quality standards; ensure documentation of patient care activities 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 rightQualificationsEducation:Essential: Program GraduateNonessential: Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential: NursingExperience:Essential:2 years directly related experienceNonessential:Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or NavajoCredentials:Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NMNonessential: Nationally Certified in area of specialtyPhysical 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 Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisalDepartment: Registered Nurse

RN - CASE MANAGER- DISCHARGE PLANNER

University of New Mexico - Hospitals Peralta, NM

Case Manager RNSign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available!Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials!Join our Amazing team at the University of New Mexico Hospital as a Care Manager! We are seeking passionate individuals who will work in collaboration with clinical teams to achieve quality outcomes for patients within our local communities.As a day shift, full-time, Care Manager and Discharge Planner, you would be working for the only Level I Trauma hospital within Albuquerque, NM.OVERVIEWAs team member you would monitor and coordinate the patient plan of care to ensure continuity throughout all health care settings. Conduct timely discharge planning by anticipating patient needs Effectively utilize tools and resources when developing a comprehensive multidisciplinary plan of care Drive change by identifying areas of performance improvement to improve the delivery of quality patient careWe invite you to join us in this vital role and help us create lasting positive change in our community.Minimum Offer$35.56/hr.Maximum Offer$50.48/hr.Compensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: Care Management ServicesFTE: 1.00Full TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Coordinate all systems/services required for an organized, multidisciplinary, patient centered care team approach, and assure quality, cost-effective care for the identified patient population. Manage the course of treatment of patients, coordinating care with physicians, nurses and other staff ensuring quality patient outcomes are achieved within established time frames and with efficient utilization of resources. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, initiate disease management protocols, determine and manage outcomes, ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, utilization of resources and analysis of variances. Function as a contact person for patient, family, health care team members, community resources and employees as necessary. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed Responsibilities: PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable IDENTIFICATION - Identify appropriate patients within designated specialty area requiring patient case management interventions by utilizing established procedures including census review, risk screens, and referral DATA - Perform assessment, data collection, obtain, review, and analyze information in collaboration with the patient, family, significant others, health care team members, employers, and others as appropriate ASSESSMENT - Assess the patient's clinical, psychosocial status and current treatment plans NEEDS - Assess the patient/family/significant others needs in relation to the medical diagnosis and treatment and resources; provide treatment options, financial resources, psychosocial needs, and discharge planning in collaboration with appropriate resources ORDERS AND REFERRALS - Obtain necessary orders from physicians to initiate home health referrals, home infusion medications and supplies, oxygen and equipment; coordinate referrals for oxygen and equipment REPORTS & RECORDS - Maintain computer-based tracking system and compile required reports and records COLLABORATION - Develop collaborative relationships with other departments/services and community health care agencies facilitating and supporting quality care in area of clinical expertise; act as a resource on complex patient care activities GOALS - Assist the patient, family, significant others to set patient-centered goals for individual patient, family, and significant others in collaboration with physicians, staff RNs and other health care team members PLAN OF CARE - Develop comprehensive multidisciplinary plan of care effectively utilizing tools and resources DISCHARGE PLANNING - Conduct timely discharge planning by anticipating patient needs in collaboration with physicians, staff RN's, and other health care team members VARIANCES - Intervene when variances occur in patient individualized treatment plan RESOURCES - Coordinate and evaluate the use of resources and services in a quality-conscious, cost effective manner and collaborate with appropriate providers to ensure effective, quality outcomes INTERVENTIONS - Monitor and evaluate short-term and long-term patient responses to interventions in collaboration with quality assurance and utilization review, maintaining interdependent follow-up as necessary VARIANCE - Review variance from standardized protocols of care with health care team members and implement resolution strategies TREATMENT CONFERENCE - Facilitate and/or participate in conferences providing ongoing evaluation of interdisciplinary dynamics, goals attainment and treatment management EDUCATION - Ensure and/or provide instruction to the patient and family based on identified learning needs; assess patient/family knowledge, health status expectations, and locus of control INFORMATION - Assist with development of activities and methods to ensure information is articulated and disseminated to appropriate members of the health care team CONTINUITY OF CARE - Collaborate with the health care team to ensure continuity of patient care throughout all health care settings; promote effective communication among health care team members including the patient, family, and significant others MEETINGS - Participate in team meetings when indicated or as directed CARE PLAN - Incorporate recommendations and/or services of interdisciplinary team members in the care plan COMMUNICATION - Use interpersonal communication strategies with individuals as well as groups of patients, families, significant others, and staff to achieve expected outcomes and patient/family and health care team satisfaction DOCUMENTATION - Provide routine verbal and written documentation for the initial assessment and progress of the patient to other members of the health care team in a timely manner ORIENTATION - Participate in orientation, continuing education of staff RN's and other health care team members as appropriate QUALITY - Participate in continuous quality improvement activities by evaluating patient care systems that may include standards, protocols, and documentation COMMITTEES - Attend meetings and represent department or Hospitals within Hospitals related committees or the community, as assigned by supervisor 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 - (UPC and CPC Only) Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings PATIENT CARE - (UPC and CPC Only) 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: Program GraduateNonessential: Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential: Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential: NursingExperience:Essential:1 year directly related experienceNonessential:Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or NavajoCredentials:Essential: RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 daysPhysical Conditions:Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible.Working conditions:Essential: Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredDepartment: Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (Wound Care Specialist) jobs in Peralta