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UNM Hospital · 1 day ago

APRN / PA INPATIENT - INTERNAL MEDICINE -

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53.29/hr - $74.90/hr

1+ years exp

UNM Hospital is seeking an APRN or PA for their Inpatient Internal Medicine department. The role involves providing specialized patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, while also serving as a mentor and educator within the healthcare team.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute

PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings

PATIENT CARE - 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

PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

PATIENT CARE - 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

PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health

PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment

DOCUMENTATION - 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

PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care

EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff

ROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills

RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice

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'

Qualification

Advanced Practice RNPhysician Assistant LicenseCPR/BLS CertificationPrescriptive AuthorityPediatric Nursing CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationBilingual (English/Spanish)Patient EducationCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

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

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Working conditions: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE

Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in term

60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire

Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

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 Hospital

As a teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of New Mexico, we offer our professionals the opportunity to do impactful work and to grow, as individuals and a team.

Founded in 1954

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.unmhjobs.com

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