Registered Nurse (RN) PMC OR Recovery/Per Diem

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their perioperative unit to provide professional post-anesthesia care to patients. The ideal candidate will possess a current RN license, various essential certifications, and demonstrated skills in effective communication and nursing practices. Join a leading healthcare provider and contribute to ensuring patient safety and care excellence.

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico RN license or Compact state license required.
• BLS Certification required within 2 weeks of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Directs and provides post-anesthesia nursing care for assigned patients.
• Supervises and guides other PACU or pre-operative staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Professional nursing standards

Willingness to learn

Education

Graduated from NLN accredited school of professional nursing

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Directs and/or provides professional post anesthesia nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care. Provides supervision and guidance to other members of the PACU or pre-operative staff; and may be authorized, in the absence of the Manager Patient Services or the Manager Surgical Services, to make decisions affecting the PACU or pre-operative area.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an NLN accredited school of professional nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.

Skills

• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous PACU, ambulatory care, critical care, or general nursing experience is preferred.

Nature Of Supervision

• Responsible to: Manager, Surgical Services

Environment

• Bloodborne pathogen: C

Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance. Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity are essential. Exposure to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, and hazardous agents is possible. Hours may be irregular or extended.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care