Registered Nurse - Post Surgical PACU

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM seeks a skilled nurse to provide direct patient care, apply nursing process, and collaborate with physicians and staff to support safe outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting care, maintaining professional standards, and participating in quality initiatives; the role is part-time with a 7 AM–5 PM schedule and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN license in state of employment required.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Verbal CPI hire is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Promotes professional image and participates in community service programs.
• Ability to problem solve patient/family issues to positive conclusions.
• Demonstrates communication with diverse age groups and cultures.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with staff and physicians.
• Practices five rights of medication administration.
• Demonstrates time management to maximize productivity.
• Encourages teamwork and collaboration.
• Asks for assistance when necessary and follows chain of command.
• Supports Mission and Philosophy; adheres to policies.
• Respect patient confidentiality and advocate for patient/family.
• Respects cultural and religious beliefs; handles end-of-life decisions.
• Reliable for assigned shifts; accountable for actions.
• Participates in quality activities and training.
• Answers calls and routes messages appropriately.
• Supports organizational customer service standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Verbal CPI hire

Job description

Summary:

Demonstrates proficiency and independence in the care of patients and their families/significant others by applying and documenting the nursing process, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Consults with staff, physicians and management on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Continues to learn new skills and maintains clinical competency within the department to provide direct and safe patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Promotes positive public relations for the department and the hospital by presenting self in a professional manner; assisting in community service programs, as requested.
• Ability to problem solve patient/family issues to a positive conclusion for all involved.
• Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interact with persons of varying age and/or cultures. Always displays a positive attitude.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with co-workers, other department staff and physicians No disruptions.
• Practices five rights of medication administration.
• Demonstrates efficient time management skills to maximize productivity.
• Demonstrates and encourages teamwork.
• Asks for assistance and information from others when necessary.
• Support the Mission and Philosophy of the hospital and the Department. Demonstrates an understanding of and complies with Policies & Procedures.
• Supports a nursing philosophy of caring.
• Acts as patient advocate, including family in patient’s care and respecting confidentiality.
• Able to set aside personal values to care for patients whose values conflict.
• Respects the patient’s cultural and religious beliefs.Effectively deals with end-of-life decisions (code status).
• Can be relied upon to work assigned shifts. (Refers to absenteeism).
• Is accountable for actions, behaviors, and decisions.
• Utilizes chain of command appropriately to resolve issues.
• Participates in hospital quality activities as required.
• Participates in department quality activities as required.
• The employee will adhere to organizational/-departmental customer service standards.
• Utilizes Policies & Procedures as necessary and can access via Intranet.
• Participates in yearly legal compliance training.
• Explains departmental chain of command.
• Explains purpose of Legal Compliance Hotline and utilizes if indicated.
• Participates in departmental Legal Compliance plan.
• Attended Orientation/Re-Orientation.
• Completed Annual Department Competencies.
• Promotes positive public relations for the department and the hospital.
• Presents self in a professional manner; assists in community service programs as requested.
• Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interact with persons of varying age and/or cultures.
• Answers telephone as assigned, route calls or takes messages appropriately.
• Supports the Mission and Philosophy of the hospital and the Department. Demonstrates an understanding and application of these policies.
• Respects confidentiality.
• Ability to speak additional languages preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal skills.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.

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 required.

ACLS required.

PALS required.

Verbal CPI hire required.

Work Schedule:

7AM - 5PM

Work Type:

Part Time