RN-ICU (FT nights)

Capitalmarketsp; New Mexico; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community hospital in New Mexico seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care and support. The candidate will perform essential nursing functions, document care accurately, and assist with patient well-being. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, relevant certifications, and a valid NM RN license.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Current BLS; ACLS and PALS/ENPC certifications needed.
• Valid NM RN license or appropriate compact license.

Responsibilities

• Performs care interventions including medication administration and specimen collection.
• Documents patient care accurately and monitors conditions.
• Provides education to patients and advocates for their well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work independently

Handle stressful environments

Education

Associate's 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.

Where We Are:

Los Alamos Medical Center is a community hospital located in the beautiful mountain community of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by the Jemez Mountains. Los Alamos is a health-oriented community with amenities like a ski hill, golf course, aquatic center, top schools, hiking trails, and proximity to Santa Fe and Taos. It is also home to Los Alamos National Labs.

Position Summary:

• Performs care interventions including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care accurately.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for patient transfer, discharge, referral, and psychosocial support.
• Provides education to patients and families tailored to their needs.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, and handle stressful environments.
• Certifications: Current BLS; ACLS and PALS/ENPC within specified timeframes; ability to obtain required certifications within 90 days.
• Licenses: Valid NM RN license or appropriate compact license.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider