Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned patients, while promoting a positive work environment and quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
- Policies: Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
- Care Plan: Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations
- Tests and Procedures: Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
- Participation: Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
- Emergency Measures: Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
- Medical Records: Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
- Inquiries: Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
- Medication: Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
- Environment: Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
- Development: Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
Qualifications
- Education: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
- Experience: No minimum experience required
- Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days, RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
Working Conditions
- Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people
- Working Environment: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
Benefits
Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available. Receive an additional 17% weekday night and 26% weekend nights shift differential.