RN Med/Surg FT- 1859

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM seeks a licensed registered nurse for a full-time role. The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and NM licensure (or multi-state compact). BLS is mandatory; ACLS/PALS required or within 90 days; TNCC/ENPC preferred.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, teaching patients and families, and participating in staff orientation and cross-training to maintain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an Associate Degree or Diploma.
• One year of relevant nursing experience; new grads may apply depending on availability.
• Current New Mexico RN license or RN license with multi-state compact privileges; BLS required.
• ACLS and PALS certification required or within 90 days; TNCC and ENPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information and share written materials.
• Perform direct patient care following established procedures and standards.
• Assist patients and families with empathy; maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Assist in orientation/training of new employees and support staff in assignments.
• Cross-train to cover additional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in handling questionable findings or concerns.

Skills

Basic computer

Nursing process knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Artesia, NM 88210, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Associates Degree, Salary Range: $33.58 - $55.95 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nursing

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.