RN - Surgical Specialties

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Black Women\'s Mental Health Institute seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to independently plan, organize, implement, and evaluate care for ambulatory specialty patients across all ages. You will collaborate with the healthcare team, triage walk-ins, and coordinate post-operative care while ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies.

The role emphasizes counseling, education, and active participation in specialty programs and professional activities, with opportunities for sign-on

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program with a bachelor's degree preferred, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Current RN licensure in NM or reciprocal agreement, CPR/BLS certification.
• Physical ability for medium work and capacity to work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate care for Ambulatory Specialty Practice patients across all ages.
• Perform RN nursing duties, assist in specialty clinics, triage walk-in patients, and coordinate patient care activities.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team; provide counseling and education on medical conditions and procedures.
• Facilitate delivery of services, collaborate on patient candidacy, and participate in specialty programs, committees, and educational activities.
• Conduct professional and public speaking engagements, prepare reports, and participate in training and research support.
• Manage patient schedules, review diagnostic work, coordinate post-operative care, and ensure patient safety by following policies, reporting concerns, and encouraging patient participation.
• Maintain departmental policies and contribute to quality assurance and safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

This position involves independently planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating care for Ambulatory Specialty Practice patients across all age groups, ensuring adherence to hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform RN nursing duties, assist in specialty clinics, triage walk-in patients, and coordinate patient care activities.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare team; provide counseling and education on medical conditions and procedures.
• Facilitate delivery of services, collaborate on patient candidacy, and participate in specialty programs, committees, and educational activities.
• Conduct professional and public speaking engagements, prepare reports, and participate in training and research support.
• Manage patient schedules, review diagnostic work, coordinate post-operative care, and ensure patient safety by following policies, reporting concerns, and encouraging patient participation.
• Maintain departmental policies and contribute to quality assurance and safety initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate of a nursing program with a bachelor's degree preferred, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Current RN licensure in NM or reciprocal agreement, CPR/BLS certification.
• Physical ability for medium work and capacity to work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and patient education skills.

Additional Details:

Opportunities include sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Knowledge of specialty surgical procedures, patient safety protocols, and ability to work in hazardous environments are essential.