Registered Nurse - 1st Assist

Holy Cross Medical Center; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Medical Center in New Mexico seeks a qualified RN First Assist to support surgical teams and perioperative care. You will assist in procedures, help maintain patient safety, and ensure compliance with nursing standards and HIPAA in a rural hospital setting.

The role requires 2+ years of RNFA experience, NM license or compact, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS); on-call duties are expected, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual Spanish preferred and CNOR a plus.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in NM or compact state.
• 2+ years' experience as RN First Assist.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Adherence to Holy Cross Medical Center policies surrounding patient safety, infection control and HIPAA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused and adaptable to a rural healthcare setting.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
• Position requires on-call duty; evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and support perioperative nursing.
• Maintain patient safety and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage multiple priorities in the operating room.
• Provide high-quality nursing care in a friendly, patient-centered environment.
• Support a rural healthcare setting with flexible scheduling.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The RN First Assist position requires a highly qualified individual who is committed to providing safe, efficient and compassionate care in the operating room. The position will assist in surgical procedures, maintain patient safety and ensure compliance with the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards, DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO) standards. This position will have a strong understanding of perioperative nursing, an ability to manage multiple priorities and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care. This position is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients in a friendly and supportive environment. Our hospital prides itself on delivering personalized care to our community and an employee in this position shall share in our commitment to excellence and patient-centered service.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years' experience as an RN First Assist.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Current and valid nursing license in the State of New Mexico or compact state.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Adherence to Holy Cross Medical Center policies surrounding patient safety, infection control and HIPAA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in dealing with a variety of individuals.
• Compassionate, patient-focused and adaptable to the dynamic needs of a rural healthcare setting.
• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Position requires scheduled shifts to cover the surgical schedule. Position requires individuals to assume "on-call" duty on a rotating basis. Call required to cover evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred qualifications

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification