Clinical Nurse - Acute Orthopedics

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and implement patient care across age groups on assigned units. The nurse ensures high-quality care that is efficient, safe, and aligned with unit standards, mission and goals of the organization.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, ongoing re‑assessment, care plan development, nursing decisions, patient education, discharge planning, timely interventions, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current New Mexico RN license or Compact state license; BLS within 2 weeks of hire; other required certifications within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records initial assessment and priorities by patient age and needs.
• Reassesses patients to identify progress requiring intervention.
• Develops and implements a measurable plan of care within Nursing Standards of Care.
• Makes nursing decisions based on data and outcomes; updates the care plan as needed.
• Participates in education and discharge planning for patients and families.
• Implements timely interventions and documents them.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care.
• Performs Point of Care testing procedures.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient rights

Clear communication

Education

RN credential

Job description

Summary:

The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit’s standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Staff Responsibilities:

• 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.

Customer Relations:

• Exhibits behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, positive patient/customer relations, and respect for the patient’s/customer’s rights needs, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates effective communication and human relations skills, which promote harmony and teamwork.
• Presents behaviors and actions that maintain the hospital’s credibility, integrity, and positive image.
• Demonstrates behaviors and actions that support the mission, goals, and operations of the hospital and which contribute to continuous service improvement.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assists with special projects as assigned.
• Accurately interprets and communicates Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
• Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment or work schedule.
• Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Complies and adheres to all CSV policies.
• Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absence from work.
• Adheres to all patient and environmental safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.

Certification/Licenses

• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)

Skills

• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients’ rights in the delivery of care
• Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time