RN-ICU (FT days)

Los Alamos Medical Center; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos Medical Center is seeking a full-time RN-ICU for day shifts who will perform patient care interventions and support in a busy ICU setting. This position calls for an adaptable nurse with a strong background in critical care, nursing certifications, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments. Join a community-focused hospital dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare in the beautiful setting of Los Alamos, NM.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Experience in a stressful environment.
• Current NM RN license or appropriate compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and communicate conditions to the care team.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

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Who We Are:

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that's continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we're both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.

Description

Who We Are:

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that's continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we're both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.

Where We Are

Los Alamos Medical Center is a community Hospital located in the beautiful mountain community of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by the powerful Jemez Mountains. Los Alamos is a health-oriented community that is proud to have its own ski hill, golf course, aquatic center where Olympic swim teams train, the best schools in the state of NM, outstanding hiking trails, is a very safe community and is the home of Los Alamos National Labs. Local historical and beautiful sites (Santa Fe, Taos) are within an hour's drive of Los Alamos.

Position Summary

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or bachelor's degree in nursing required
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire. Must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days from hire. Must obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)/ENPC within 6 months of hire or transfer into position. Newly graduated nurses must have current BLS upon hire, must obtain ACLS and PALS/ENPC within 6 months from hire. New hires will have ninety (90) days from date of hire to obtain American Heart Association certifications. Notwithstanding this €˜grace period' for obtaining American Heart Association certifications, employees are not excused from being current in any and all existing certifications that are required for their position as outlined in the position job description.
• Licenses: Current NM RN license or appropriate compact licensure.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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