RN, Registered Nurse - Specialty Orthopedic

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a competent Nurse in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The role involves providing routine and complex nursing care, administering medication, and educating patients and families. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and at least a year of relevant experience, along with a BLS certification. This full-time position offers multiple shifts. Join a dedicated team committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications and monitor for side-effects.
• Educate patients and families on health management.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient education

Medication administration

Crisis management

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.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identifies 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

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time