Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health®; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® at Los Alamos Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Medical-Surgical position. Responsibilities include direct patient care, monitoring conditions, and educating patients and families. Candidates must hold a current RN license and an associate’s degree in nursing. This role offers a competitive sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a difference in the community's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active RN license in New Mexico.
• At least one year of nursing experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS must be completed within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as per nursing standards.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes effectively.
• Educate patients and their families regarding health conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Patient education

Medication administration

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school

Current state RN license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process within established scope and standards, including medication administration, treatments, and daily living assistance.
• Monitors and communicates patient conditions, responds to status changes, and prioritizes care based on urgency.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care, transfers, and discharges, while addressing psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Educates patients and families based on individual needs and acts as an advocate for the patient's physical and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

What we're looking for is a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical who is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence with these qualifications:

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• BLS
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred

Schedule: 3x12/4x10/5x8 + Days (7a-7p)/ Nights(7p-7a) + rotating weekends/every 3rd weekend/every weekend + on call, holidays, etc. (i.e. 3x12, Nights (7p-7a), rotating weekends) Flexibility in scheduling may be required.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing [e-mail].

More About Los Alamos Medical Center

Los Alamos Medical Center is the only hospital in Los Alamos County and is a major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. Our 47-bed acute care facility has been providing quality and compassionate emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. Our highly trained Medical Staff and over 300 healthcare employees deliver a level of medical technology and technique that is not commonly found in "small community hospitals".

The hospital provides medical, surgical, obstetrical, emergency, and diagnostic services. Los Alamos Medical Center's Clinical Laboratory and Radiology Departments offer a broad spectrum of care facilitated by state-of-the-art equipment. Lifepoint's Northern New Mexico Clinic Services division includes employed providers (physicians and nurse practitioners): hospitalist, family practice, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and oncology specialists. Los Alamos Medical Center's Care Coordination Department ensures a seamless transition throughout the area health care delivery system via discharge planning and community care coordination partnering with other providers.

In all, Los Alamos Medical Center employs approximately 300 Northern New Mexicans in its Los Alamos and Espanola locations. As a major employer, as well as healthcare provider, Los Alamos Medical Center takes pride in its contributions to the communities of our region.

EEOC Statement

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.