RN Charge Med/Surg*

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is seeking an RN Charge to oversee nursing unit operations during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, strong leadership skills, and RN licensure. You'll play a key role in fostering a positive work environment, manage staff, and collaborate with healthcare teams. Enjoy a generous benefits package including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN licensure and BLS certification required.
• Ability to lead and mentor nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing unit operations and staff performance.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams for patient care.
• Monitors adherence to safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Infection control knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse State Licensure

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Offering up to a $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full Time, Registered Nurse candidates! Relocation Benefit!! Night Shift

Why Eastern New Mexico Medical Center?

At Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, our Medical‑Surgical Unit is the heart of our hospital, providing care to patients with a wide variety of medical and post‑surgical needs. As a Med/Surg RN, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive, compassionate care while building a strong foundation of clinical skills. You will work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and professional growth are prioritized. If you are looking for a role that offers diverse patient experiences, ongoing learning opportunities, and the chance to make a daily impact, apply today and take advantage of our exceptional training and development programs.

We Offer You a Generous Benefits Package Including

• Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
• 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Paid Holidays

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 162‑bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 150 healthcare professionals strong and are a Joint Commission‑accredited facility. Roswell, New Mexico, offers small‑town charm with a famously “out of this world” attitude. Here, you can choose to live near mountains, lakes, rivers, or the desert. Southern New Mexico is full of undiscovered wonders of the Land of Enchantment.

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high‑quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non‑compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost‑effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS – Basic Life Support required
• ACL – Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred