Per Diem RN I – 7a-7p, Patient Care Impact

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate and implement patient care across age groups on assigned units. The RN ensures safe, quality care aligned with unit standards and contributes to education and discharge planning.

Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability are essential in this per diem role. Responsibilities include initial assessments, ongoing patient evaluation, and timely interventions, with opportunities to advance through nursing ladders as

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients’ rights in care delivery.
• Clear and concise communication appropriate to patient age.
• Current knowledge and skills relevant to the patient population.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS competencies; lead self or others.
• Obtain initial assessment and establish priorities by patient needs.
• Reassess patients to identify progress and necessary interventions.
• Develop and implement a measurable care plan within nursing standards.
• Make nursing decisions and adjust the plan based on outcomes.
• Participate in education and discharge planning; document actions.
• Perform point-of-care testing and timely interventions.
• Coordinate care with staff and ensure quality or completeness.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient education

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Adaptability to new ideas

Education

Registered Nursing degree

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate and implement patient care across age groups on assigned units. The RN ensures safe, quality care aligned with unit standards and contributes to education and discharge planning.

Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability are essential in this per diem role. Responsibilities include initial assessments, ongoing patient evaluation, and timely interventions, with opportunities to advance through nursing ladders as