RN, Registered Nurse Float III - Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM seeks a competent nurse who practices independently in MedSurg and Intermediate Care, provides routine and complex care per patient treatment plans, and delegates appropriately to other care providers.

Requirements include a BSN preferred, at least 5 years combined MedSurg/ICU or ED experience, 1 year preceptor experience, BLS, and an RN license in the state or a compact license. Multiple shifts available; full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in MedSurg and Intermediate Care, and either Critical Care or Emergency Department.
• 1 year of preceptor experience required.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.
• Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.
• Able to be assigned to more than one unit.
• Uses the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses complex psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or caregivers.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary:

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, in accordance with patient treatment 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.
• Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.
• Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.
• Able to be assigned to more than one unit.
• 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 patients 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 provide education to patients, family members and/or caregivers; identify issues and resources.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of combined experience required in both MedSurg and Intermediate Care, and either Critical Care or Emergency Department.
• 1 year of preceptor experience required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time