Charge Nurse - Surgical Specialty Unit

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness (NM)

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Charge Nurse for the 16-bed Progressive Care Unit in Rio Rancho, NM. The role reports to Nursing leadership and involves supervision of care processes, patient flow, safety, and staff direction on night shifts.

Nurses with acute care experience will thrive in this fast-paced environment. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing, NM licensure (or compact state), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year nursing experience.
• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes.
• Direct patient care as needed.
• Oversee patient flow, safety, and quality practices on the unit.

Skills

Nursing experience

BLS certification

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Location & Compensation

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $42.69 Maximum Offer $61.17

Position Details

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 0.90

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities

The Progressive Care team at Rust is looking to hire a Charge Nurse for their unit. Charge RN will work dnder the direction of the Nursing Director, works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as a part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service area(s). May provide direct patient care. The Surgical Specialty Unit is hiring a Charge RN for their 16-bed surgical Progressive Care Unit. This unit manages post-op surgical adult patients who require post-operative care. Our specialty services include general, urology, gynecology, gynecology/oncology, GI, podiatry, and ENT, just to name a few. Our unit features large private rooms each with standard lift equipment and bedside computers that allow physicians and nurses instant access to medical records at bedside. Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to our patient populations at Rust Medical Center. We are growing quickly and care deeply about the development of our team, both professionally and personally, and was named one of the top five general acute care hospitals. We value optimism, compassion, teamwork, and above all, we are united by our shared commitment to putting patients first.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum One year of nursing experience required
• Associate Degree in Nursing minimum from an accredited academic nursing program (If a program is under conditional status, approval may be granted by system CNO)
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

Specialty Certifications

• ACLS Specialty Certifications: Specialty Certifications in area of practice preferred CDS
• Inpatient Progressive and Critical Care Units: ACLS
• Emergency Departments: ACLS, PALS
• Pediatrics / PICU: PALS
• Newborn Nursery / Mother-Baby Care / NICU: NRP
• Family Birthing Center: NRP and Fetal Monitoring; permanent charge requires ACLS in addition to others
• Pre-op / Operating Room / PACU: ACLS, PALS
• Oncology Chemotherapy certification

Employee Well-being

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Equality & Diversity

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED.

PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here.

Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.