RN - Acute Step Down Unit

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting

Job summary

Rust Medical Center is seeking an RN for our acute step-down unit in Rio Rancho, NM. The position is full-time with a 0.90 FTE and 12-hour night shifts. New graduates and experienced RNs are welcome, with a Nurse Residency program and substantial benefits.

We offer education/certification reimbursement, loan forgiveness, malpractice insurance, and access to EPIC charting, plus relocation bonuses for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing; degree from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for step-down unit patients requiring monitoring and 24-hour care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other nurses to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Utilize EPIC electronic charting system for patient records and documentation.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BLS Certification

Job description

Location Address

2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17

Summary

Rust Medical Center is seeking an RN for their acute step down...

We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced RNs! New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding. The Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• 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

Our step-down Progressive Care Unit cares for a variety of adult patients and conditions who require monitoring but does not warrant care in the Intensive Care Unit. Many of our patients require continuous monitoring and complex 24-hour care while working with specialized equipment in a fast-paced environment requiring highly skilled, proactive, and dedicated nurses. The unit cares for patients with complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes, to post-op orthopedic patients, evaluation of those with cardiac changes, providing life saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and educating patients and family members. Our unit features large private rooms each with standard lift equipment and bedside computers that allow physicians and nurses instant access to medical records at bedside. Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to our patient populations at Rust Medical Center. We are growing quickly and care deeply about the development of our team, both professionally and personally, and was named one of the top five general acute care hospitals. We value optimism, compassion, teamwork, and above all, we are united by our shared commitment to putting patients first Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

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.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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.

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Compensation Disclaimer

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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.