First Year Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Lovelace Health System, Inc. is seeking a day shift, full-time Medical Surgical 4th floor Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM. You will provide patient care and may serve as Charge Nurse, ensuring compliance with policies and patient safety.

Join a team focused on People-First care, with opportunities for growth and tuition assistance in a hospital with comprehensive services and state-of-the-art technology.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing.
• Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Hiring department may also require ACLS and/or PALS.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge.
• May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing

NM Nursing license or NM compact license

BLS certification

ACLS and/or PALS preferred

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical 4th floor Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Med-Surg RN:

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge.
• May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing
• Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• HIRING DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and or PALS

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 2 years of experience in a specialty
• 2 years of general nursing experience.