RN, Registered Nurse - Operating Room/Day Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Nurse to join its team in Alamogordo, NM. The Nurse will be responsible for delivering routine and complex care to patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and providing patient education. This full-time position requires a valid RN license and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, along with the ability to address the complex needs of patients and their families. Join us to make a difference in patient care in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and monitors for side effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, and care given.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Patient Education

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, 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:

7AM - 5PM

Work Type:

Full Time