RN , Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical A

Christus Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Alamogordo, NM seeks a competent registered nurse to provide routine and complex care in a similar clinical setting, practicing independently and coordinating with the care team to manage clinical situations.

The role requires a BSN (preferred), at least 1 year of acute care experience, and an active RN license (state of employment or compact). Shifts run 7PM–7AM in a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• RN license in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

DescriptionSummary

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Position Requirements

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Credential Grace Periods

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.

Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

CredentialGrace Periods forExperienced AssociatesGrace Periods forNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

• Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time