Registered Nurse-PRN

Artesia General Hospital; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care and educate patients and families using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). You will also support orientation for new staff and collaborate across teams to ensure seamless patient care.

The role requires bi-directional communication with patients and families, adherence to confidentiality, and the ability to adapt staffing as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and its application.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care.
• 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 confidentiality and privacy and communicate respectfully.
• 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.
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

Skills

Basic computer

Nursing process

Education

Associate degree or diploma in nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Education LevelAssociates Degree**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 Hospital* **Servant 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.**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/A* **License** - 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.