RN - Pre Op

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials (night/weekend)

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join a collaborative surgical team that delivers safe, high‑quality patient care. You will perform nursing assessments, plan and document care, and coordinate with patients, families and the health care team.

Responsibilities include administering medications, leading aspects of patient care, and contributing to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing and NM license or compact licensure.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• ICU or Emergency Room experience preferred.
• ACLS and PALS required.
• Proficient in EPIC electronic charting system.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Perform assessments, planning, implementation, and documentation.
• Meet discharge needs and provide patient education.
• Support orientation of new staff and role-model clinical standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment skills

Documentation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

NM/Compact State License

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Address:1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $43.66 Maximum Offer $63.99Summary:Help patients prepare for surgery by completing assessments, reviewing medical histories, and providing pre-procedure education. Join a collaborative surgical team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.Interested? Apply today to learn more!How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)• Malpractice liability insurance• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department• EPIC electronic charting systemType of Opportunity: PRN FTE: 0.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)Responsibilities:PRN Shift Schedule3 shifts 6 weeks minimum; (1 Call shift) Call is Weekend;8,9 or 12 hour Varies 545-1515; 545-1430 or 6-1830In this role, you will be responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. As well as responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a standards based framework modelAdditional Job Duties:Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.Coordinates patients care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate data base/assessment flow sheet.Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of careAdministers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician, or standard protocols and documents according to policy.Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc.Performs competently in emergency situations.Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task.Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care.Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or delegate/assign to other healthcare team members as appropriate.Completes patient population/age specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills.Assists in orientation of new staff or students, and serve as a resource person and professional role model.Assumes professional responsible for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care.Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assertive personnel.Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities.Supports DON philosophies of shared governance and models of care delivery.Meets requirements of PRN connection agreement.Demonstrates flexibility in meeting patient care needs in other departments through floating within cluster.Assumes other leadership roles (i.e. relief charge nurse) as required by the department.Meets professional requirements as follows:Performance Standards:1. Participates in unit/department governance2. Adheres to PHS dress code for professionals, including display of ID badge.3. Documents own continuing education.4. Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers and other healthcare team members.5. Participates in quality improvement activities.6. Maintains a punctual and reliable attendance record.7. Completes mandatory inservices, competencies and licensure requirements on time.8. Adheres to safety and equipment policies.Performs other functions as required.Qualifications:· Associate Degree in Nursing· State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Compact Licensure· BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire· ICU or Emergency Room Experience preferred.· ACLS: Recovery Room- Required· PALS: Recovery Room- RequiredWe're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.Learn more about our employee benefits.About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.Compensation DisclaimerThe compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services