Registered Nurse: Independent Care & Education (4x10)

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a competent nurse who practices independently in the same or similar clinical setting, providing routine and complex care while working toward long-range goals and developing contingency management abilities.

The role involves delegating tasks, employing the nursing process for assessment and care, addressing psychosocial needs, administering medications per protocol, documenting care, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identifies issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a competent nurse who practices independently in the same or similar clinical setting, providing routine and complex care while working toward long-range goals and developing contingency management abilities.

The role involves delegating tasks, employing the nursing process for assessment and care, addressing psychosocial needs, administering medications per protocol, documenting care, and educating patients and families.