Registered Nurse - Pain Management

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This full-time position involves independent practice in providing both routine and complex care. Responsibilities include administering treatments, documenting patient care, and assessing needs, all while adhering to nursing standards and competencies.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and hold a valid RN license. Preference will be given to those with at least one year of experience in this specialty. A commitment to patient education and managing complex care needs is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long‑range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, 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.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side‑effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Job Requirements

Education / Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Work Schedule

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type

Full Time