Charge Nurse - Vascular Cardiac Step Down

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Charge RN for our Vascular Progressive Care Unit. This full-time, 0.90 FTE position provides leadership during 12-hour night shifts, supervising staff, ensuring patient flow and safety in a fast-paced setting focused on cardiothoracic and vascular care.

The unit is expanding from 24 to 36 beds and requires a skilled nurse who can balance direct patient care with supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 1 year bedside nursing required.
• Active NM or compact state nursing license.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Charge RN will provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes.
• Direct patient care as needed and ensure patient flow and safety on a 24-bed unit (expanding to 36).

Skills

Bedside nursing

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Location Address

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $42.69 Maximum Offer $61.17

Summary

How you thrive matters...Our Vascular Cardiac Unit is seeking a skilled nurse ready to move into their first step into leadership.

How You Grow, Learn And Thrive Matters Here.

• 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

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Our specialized Vascular Progressive Care Unit is hiring a charge RN.

Charge RN will work under the direction of the Nursing Director, works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as 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

This unit is dedicated to providing high quality, patient centered care for individuals undergoing cardiothoracic and vascular procedures including surgical interventions as well as general progressive patients. Currently a 24-bed unit, with expansion planned to 36 beds across 2 units. It is a fast-paced setting where patients require 24-hour complex care and continuous cardiac monitoring.

Qualifications

• 1 Year Bedside Nursing Required
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

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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.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

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.