Registered Nurse-ER PRN- 1736

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with family and health-team members.

The role requires NM RN licensure or Multistate Compact privileges, and certifications in BLS with ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days. TNCC is required within 90 days; ENPC preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an Associate Degree or Diploma.
• BLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, NRP within 90 days or currently.
• TNCC required within 90 days; ENPC preferred.
• Current New Mexico RN license or Multistate Compact privileges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process with assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Educate patients and families with health information and written materials.
• Perform direct patient care in accordance with policies and standards.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff, support cross-functional duties.
• Communicate with the health team with courtesy and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing process

Assessment skills

Care planning

Patient communication

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for the delivery of care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.ESSENTIAL VALUES-BASED, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General HospitalServant Leadership: Demonstrates competence in serving others and prioritizing their needs.Excellence: Demonstrates competence in striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work.Respect: Demonstrates competence in respecting others and valuing their contributions.Virtuousness: Demonstrates competence in maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.Innovation: Demonstrates competence in embracing new ideas and technologies to improve healthcare.Community: Demonstrates competence in fostering a sense of community and collaboration.Education: Demonstrates competence in promoting continuous learning and development.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.Self motivated and capable to respond appropriately to rapidly changing patient care needs and environmentAble to anticipate patient care and emergency department medical provider needsAble to assists providers with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques and/or delegate tasks to other health care members appropriatelyAble to demonstrate professional attitude and excellent customer skills when caring for patient and familyADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:As assigned.KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:Basic computer.Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education – Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – Associate Degree or Diploma required.Work Experience – One-year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.Training – N/ALicense – Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.Certification – BLS required. ACLS, PALS, NRP, required or within 90 days of employment. TNCC required or within 90 days of employment, ENPC preferred.ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.