RN- PACU FT- 1635

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM 88210 is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join our full-time team. You will deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, document care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff to ensure quality outcomes.

We value compassion and confidentiality and offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth. The role includes flexible shifts as needed and the chance to contribute to a high standard of patient care.

Qualifications

• Education – Associate Degree in Nursing (or diploma) required.
• Work Experience – one year relevant experience, graduates considered depending on position.
• License – NM RN license or RN with compact privileges.
• Certification – BLS required; ACLS/PALS within 90 days or as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care following established procedures and standards.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Teach patients and families appropriate health information with written materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully with patients and staff.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff.
• Cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Basic computer

Nursing process knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Artesia, NM 88210Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associates DegreeSalary Range: $35.58 - $55.95 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob 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.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

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

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.