UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center · 2 days ago
APRN / PA INPATIENT - INTERNAL MEDICINE
Rio Rancho, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53.29/hr - $74.90/hr
1+ years expUNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center is seeking an APRN / PA for their Inpatient Internal Medicine department. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams while ensuring adherence to hospital policies and promoting patient safety.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care
Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family
Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records
Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
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'
Qualification
Required
Program Graduate
Education specialization: Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant
1 year directly related experience
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
Advanced Practice RN or Physician Asst Lic & NCCPA Cert
Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable
ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire
Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico
State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification
Preferred
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
Specialization in applicable area
3 years directly related experience
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Company
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
At UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), you benefit from the personal attention of a community hospital and the expertise and resources of an academic health care facility.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jamie Silva-Steele RN, BSN, MBA, FACHE
President and CEO
Adrian Larson, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer
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