RN- Acute Step Down

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift in a progressive care unit. The role offers cross-training in ICU, with opportunities to float monthly to maintain ICU readiness. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Candidates must hold an NM RN license or a Compact license, with at least an associate degree and BLS certification. Relocation and sign-on bonuses are available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required at time of hire.
• RN license in NM or Compact State is required.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate care in a progressive/acute unit.
• Cross-train in ICU and float to ICU once a month.
• Collaborate with nursing team and other disciplines to ensure care quality.
• Supervise home health aides in compliance with regulations.
• Attend to on-call duties and triage patients by phone.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Associate Degree

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17

Summary

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• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

RN's in this position will begin working in a progressive/acute care environment providing intermediate levels of care for patients and will be cross trained in the ICU. This Neuro Specialty Unit will take a mix of higher acuity patients to include long term trachs and drips that need monitoring. RNs will be given the option to float to the ICU once a month to take a tier I ICU assignment to keep skills sharp. New graduates and experienced RN’s are encouraged to apply.

• Effectively communicates and assists other members of nursing team and/or other disciplines. Actively participates in problem solving and conflict resolution to maintain team cohesiveness.
• Performs on-call duties effectively with the ability to triage patients over the phone and visit when needed.
• Directs own educational needs for the top 10 ICD9 codes and/or diagnoses for diabetes, wounds/post-surgical, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, malnutrition/ nutrition needs, medication instruction, pain and symptom control/hospice care.
• Supervises the home health aides in compliance with the Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations.
• Performs other functions as required.

Sign-on Bonus & Relocation available for qualified candidates.

5C Progressive Care

This is a general progressive care. CHF, renal failure, GI bleeds, Respiratory failure, heart failure, pulmonary disease and other acute or chronic illnesses.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum Associate Degree
• Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred

Education Specialization

• Nursing

Credentials

• Registered Nurse-NM
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:

BLS Certification REQUIRED At Time Of Hire

BLS Certification REQUIRED At Time Of Hire

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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