Acute Orthopedics RN - Full-Time, Impact Care

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and implement patient care across the unit, adapting to the age of the patient population served. The role requires adherence to Nursing Standards of Care and collaboration with staff, physicians and families to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The position emphasizes strong communication, knowledge of patients’ rights, and participation in education and discharge planning to support positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients’ rights in the delivery of care.
• Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

Responsabilités

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial needs.
• Re-assesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
• Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
• Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations.
• Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
• Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.
• Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes.
• Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
• Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
• Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
• Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit.
• Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously.
• Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff.
• Being receptive and responsive to new ideas.
• Participates in the unit’s growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance.
• Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.

Connaissances

Clear communication

Patient education

Team coordination

Formation

Registered Nursing (RN) degree

Description du poste

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and implement patient care across the unit, adapting to the age of the patient population served. The role requires adherence to Nursing Standards of Care and collaboration with staff, physicians and families to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The position emphasizes strong communication, knowledge of patients’ rights, and participation in education and discharge planning to support positive patient outcomes.