Join the University of New Mexico Hospitals as a Nurse Extern, where you'll provide essential patient care and support while gaining valuable experience in a clinical setting. This role is critical in ensuring patient safety and comfort across various age groups.
Key Responsibilities
Observe patients to ensure safety and well-being
Provide basic patient care and record vital signs
Assist with activities of daily living (ADL)
Maintain therapeutic plan of care for high-risk patients
Complete documentation on the Electronic Medical Record
Participate in educational programs for professional growth
Follow patient safety-related policies and protocols
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns
Required Qualifications
Nursing student, completed 1st semester and 1st clinical
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days
Temporary or permanent RN license within 6 weeks of program completion
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo