RN - SURGICAL SPECIALTIES at University of New Mexico - Hospitals - Placitas, New Mexico

Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Vascular Surgery Clinic FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Responsible and accountable for the independent planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of Ambulatory Specialty Practice patients. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * PATIENT CARE - Perform all RN Nursing duties. Assist in specialty clinic; triage patients as necessary in daily walk-in clinic * PATIENT CARE - Coordinate all activities of the specialty related to patient care * PATIENT CARE - Serve as liaison between patient/family and various members of the health care team * PATIENT CARE - Counsel and teach families regarding medical conditions, diagnostic procedures, medication control, and other interventions * PATIENT CARE - Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of services to provide optimal care for the patient within the specialty patient area with specialty surgical procedures * COORDINATION - Collaborate with other members of the specialty team about the candidacy of potential patients * PROGRAMS - Participate in programs and committees related to the specialty or as directed * EDUCATION - Conduct professional and public speaking engagements for educational and public relations purposes * TRAINING - Participate in educational opportunities and workshops associated with the area specialty * REPORTS - Provide statistical reports as needed * SCHEDULES - As directed rotates on call including holiday, nights and weekends * EVALUATIONS - Review daily lab and diagnostic work on specialty work-up to assist in the direction of the specialty evaluation * EDUCATION - Direct and coordinate educational activities for hospital employees regarding specialty surgeries; assist physician with research projects related to specialty surgeries * PATIENT CARE - Collaborate with community physicians on the daily care of specialty patient * PATIENT CARE - Coordinate diagnostic procedures for complications that occur after specialty surgery in consultation with physician * PATIENT CARE - Direct the management of patient care caseload pre and post operative to provide continuity for the specialty patient and their families * POLICY