Staff Nurse/RN
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: University of New Mexico is currently interviewing Staff Nurse/RN right now, this career will be delegated in New Mexico. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Position Title:
Staff Nurse/RN
Appointment Type: Definitions
Staff - Regular: Full Time
Working Title (if applicable):
Staff! Nurse/RN
Department
Pediatrics Hematology Oncology
Salary Grade
CN12
Salary:
$19.34 min to $27.29 midpoint (hourly)
Work Location:
UNM Health Sciences Center (Abq)
Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Pediatrics Department encompasses a network of hospitals, clinics and community based services that are integrally linked through education and research to apply advanced medical science to the patients they serve and an abiding concern for the well-being of children to improve and restore health for New Mexico's youngest residents. The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology group is the only pediatric practice of its kind in the state of New Mexico. We offer an opportunity to work in a range of clinical, academic, research, and/or community settings. The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is seeking one full-time Staff Nurse to work with the pediatri! c oncology patients. This person will be provide nursing servi! ce for patients with pediatric cancers, both inpatient and outpatient. Other responsibilities include, organizing patient treatment plans, clinic visits, triaging phone calls from families/patients and physicians both within UNM and from outside UNM, coordinating inpatient surgical interventions with the surgical team, inpatient staff, arrange for follow-ups following discharge, and work closely with home care companies to provide home treatment as needed. Educate patients and families on their cancers and provide instruction on proper treatment and care. This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Prospective Employee page for a more complete explanation of UNM benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of a nationall! y accredited Nursing program; no previous work experience required. State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with New Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pediatric nursing experience Nursing skills that include drawing blood, starting IVs (preferably in a pediatric setting), knowledge of medications and indications, nursing assessment, and triage skills. Recent experience with insurance referrals and prior authorizations Bilingual Skills in English/Spanish
Posting Date:
10-17-2012
For Best Consideration:
10-24-2012
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Application type required for this position:
Staff/UNMTemps Employment Application
Additional requirements for this position:
This position will require ! a pre-employment criminal background check. Candidates for this positio! n must be eligible for employment as verified by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA); those individuals on the OIG/GSA Exclusion Lists will not be considered for hire. Once hired, periodic checks will be made for eligibility of continued employment must be credentialed per UNM HSC policies and procedures if billing for services under Medicare/Medicaid. Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume Cover Letter
Optional Applicant Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Position Type:
Staff
Appointment End Date
Posting Type:
Competitive
Position Class URL:
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Posting Department Website:
Department of Pediatrics
Insti! tutional Commitment:
University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Quicklink for Posting:
unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=69948
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This career will be started on: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:52:09 GMT