All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Work within
the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Serve as a role model to
promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to UNM
Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include
Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the
supervision of an RN Preceptor

POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies

CARE PLAN - Use nursing processes to work in collaboration with the healthcare team,
implementing and documenting individualized nursing plans of care incorporating age specific
considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching

MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights;
document and communicate clinical findings

TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent
has been obtained

EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse
developments in patients

ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for
patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards

MISSION AND GOALS - Assist to maintain, support, and implement department and Hospitals
mission and goals

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through
participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings
and workshops

RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required