PACU Clinical Nurse: Post-Surgical Recovery Pro

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 role emphasizes safety, quality care, and adherence to unit standards, while respecting patients, families, and staff.

The nurse will obtain initial assessments, develop individualized care plans, re‑assess progress, and provide education and discharge planning. MULTIPLE SHIFTS, Full Time, and compliance with CHRISTUS policies are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clear communication

Age-appropriate care

Patient rights awareness

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and implement patient care across age groups on assigned units. The role emphasizes safety, quality care, and adherence to unit standards, while respecting patients, families, and staff.

The nurse will obtain initial assessments, develop individualized care plans, re‑assess progress, and provide education and discharge planning. MULTIPLE SHIFTS, Full Time, and compliance with CHRISTUS policies are required.