RN Med/Surg- FT

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical/Surgical unit. The role delivers patient-centered care using the nursing process, with emphasis on assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing, a NM RN license (or compact), and BLS; ACLS/PALS within 90 days. One year of experience preferred; cross-functional teamwork valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an Associate Degree or Diploma.
• Current New Mexico RN license or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.
• BLS required. ACLS, PALS required or within 90 days of employment. TNCC and ENPC preferred.
• One-year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Educate patients and families with timely health information and written materials.
• Provide direct patient care per established policies and standards.
• Assist in orientation/training of new staff and support cross-functional duties.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and escalate concerns as needed.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Diploma

Tools

EHR familiarity

Job description

# RN Med/Surg- FTArtesia, NM 88210## OverviewSalary Range$35.58 - $55.95 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelAssociates DegreeCategoryNursing## RN- Med/Surg -FT**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:**Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital* **Servant Leadership:** Demonstrates competence in serving others and prioritizing their needs.* **Excellence:** Demonstrates competence in striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work.* **Respect:** Demonstrates competence in respecting others and valuing their contributions.* **Virtuousness:** Demonstrates competence in maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.* **Innovation:** Demonstrates competence in embracing new ideas and technologies to improve healthcare.* **Community:** Demonstrates competence in fostering a sense of community and collaboration.* **Education:** Demonstrates competence in promoting continuous learning and development.**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.