RN, Registered Nurse - Infusion Services

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent nurse to provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting. You will practice independently, address patient and family needs, and delegate as appropriate while supporting long-range goals and contingencies.

The role emphasizes nursing care using the nursing process, medication administration, and patient education. Part-time schedule and RN licensure required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• 1 year of related nursing experience preferred
• BLS required
• RN license in state of employment or compact

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation using the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors and reports side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families and caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

1 year of related nursing experience

BLS certification

RN license (state of employment or compact)

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, 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

Work Schedule:

6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift

Work Type:

Part Time