RN- PRN

Artesia General Hospital; New Mexico; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN Med Surg assignments. This role focuses on applying the nursing process, patient education, and compassionate care for diverse patient populations in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires NM RN licensure (or multistate compact), BLS, and ACLS/PALS within 90 days; prior acute care experience preferred. This PRN role supports staffing needs with flexibility and dedication to quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and its application.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Educate patients and families with written information.
• Provide direct patient care following established policies and standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality and empathy.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff.
• Support other staff and adjust staffing as needed.
• Cross-train to support various duties for seamless patient care.
• Exercise sound judgment on patient concerns.

Skills

Basic computer

Nursing process

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Nursing diploma

Job description

# RN- PRN## OverviewSalary Range$50.00 - $50.00 HourlyPosition TypePRNJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh School Diploma / GEDCategoryNursing## RN- PRN Med Surg**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.**ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:** Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.## Qualifications**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.