RN- ER-Full-Time-1082

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while collaborating with patients, families and the health team.

Required is an active New Mexico RN license or Multistate Compact status, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and BLS; ACLS/PALS or completion within 90 days. This is a full-time role with daily patient contact and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Education – Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma; required.
• License – Current New Mexico RN license or RN with Multistate Compact.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS required or within 90 days of employment; TNCC/ENPC preferred.
• Experience – 1 year of relevant nursing experience; graduates considered based on availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation.
• Educate patients and families with timely health information and provide written materials.
• Perform direct patient care following established policies and standards.
• Demonstrate empathy, protect confidentiality, and communicate respectfully.
• Assist in orientation/training of new staff.
• Support other team members in assignments as needed.
• Adapt to staffing variations and volunteer for open shifts.
• Take action to cross-train and ensure seamless patient care.
• Use sound judgment when addressing questionable findings or concerns.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Basic computer

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Artesia, NM 88210, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Associates Degree, Salary Range: $32.83 - $52.59 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nursing,

Job Summary

Responsible for the delivery of care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies

• Respect:Demonstrates competence in respect for others.


• Leadership:Demonstrates competence in knowing everyone has a role.


• Professionalism:Demonstrates competence in the conduct, aims and qualities of health care.


• Dedication:Demonstrates competence in dedication to Artesia General Hospital.


• Commitment To Excellence:Demonstrates competence in expecting nothing less than “DOING THE RIGHT THING”.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.


• Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.


• Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.


• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.


• Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.


• Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.


• Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.


• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.


• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES

• Basic computer.


• Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age‑specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety

Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – Associate Degree or Diploma required.


• Work Experience – One‑year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.


• Training – N/A


• License – Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.


• Certification – BLS required. ACLS, PALS required or within 90 days of employment. TNCC and ENPC preferred.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.