RN, ER

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New Mexico

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule / Shift

Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

On Call Requirement: Yes

Floating Requirement: Yes

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will coordinate and implement patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. Quality care will be ensured in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. The nurse will demonstrate performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable One CHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Obtain and record initial assessments and establish priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
• Re-assess patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
• Develop and implement a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the established timeframe by Nursing Standards of Care.
• Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modify the plan of care based on evaluations.
• Participate in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
• Implement and document timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluate the plan of care.
• Perform various Point of Care testing procedures.

Required Experience

Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served.

Certifications / Licensure

• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• BLS Certification from AHA required.
• ACLS Certification from AHA required.
• PALS Certification from AHA required.
• TNCC Certification required.
• CPI/De-Escalation highly preferred.

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