RN - Lactation
About The Position
The RN - Lactation utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift, prioritizing care and using time and resources efficiently within a standards-based framework. The role acts as a clinical resource, coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, other disciplines, and community resources, and supports patient and family education. The position includes on-call duties, including phone triage and visits when needed, and supervision of home health aides in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations. The position is part-time at 0.60 FTE, with varied days and hours. The compensation range is $39.69 to $58.17. It is based at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited academic nursing program; minimum ADN preparation.
- New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
- BLS certification from AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of patient care and direct or delegate assignments to home health aides and nursing staff based on patient acuity and staff capability.
- Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care processes to support optimal care.
- Coordinate care in collaboration with patients, families, other disciplines, physicians, and community resources or programs.
- Support patients and families, and ensure patients understand their rights and responsibilities, advance directives, and informed consent during admission.
- Assess and direct patient and family teaching needs, using return demonstrations and teaching aids in the home setting.
- Maintain knowledge of current nursing research, practice standards, guidelines, protocols, and hospital policies, procedures, and programs to improve care quality.
- Maintain proficiency in the equipment used in the role and communicate effectively with nursing team members and other disciplines.
- Participate in problem solving and conflict resolution to maintain team cohesiveness.
- Perform on-call duties, including triaging patients by phone and visiting when needed.
- Direct educational needs related to the listed common diagnoses and care needs, including diabetes, wounds and post-surgical care, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, malnutrition and nutrition, medication instruction, pain and symptom control, and hospice care.
- Supervise home health aides in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
- Perform other functions as required.
Benefits
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help
- Differentials for eligible positions, including night or weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges
- EPIC electronic charting system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
