Registered Nurse- Fulltime days- 2101

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital seeks a skilled nurse to provide care using the nursing process, assess and plan patient needs, and collaborate with the health team. Education and empathetic communication with patients and families are central to this role.

This position also involves training new staff, supporting colleagues, adjusting staffing, and exercising sound judgment in daily clinical decisions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or Diploma) required.
• 1 year of relevant experience; new graduates considered based on availability.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS within 90 days; TNCC and ENPC preferred.
• Current New Mexico RN license or RN with Multistate Compact privileges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process (assessment, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Educate patient and family with timely health information and materials.
• Perform direct patient care following established procedures and standards.
• Show empathy, protect confidentiality, and communicate respectfully.
• Assist in orientation/training of new staff and support teammates.
• Step in to cover shifts; adapt staff coverage to needs.
• Accept direction and take cross-functional actions for seamless care.
• Exercise sound judgment on questionable findings or concerns.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

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 HospitalESSENTIAL 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.ADDITIONAL 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 required or within 90 days of employment. TNCC and ENPC preferred.ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.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 required or within 90 days of employment. TNCC and ENPC preferred.