Jobs in Galisteo New Mexico

Description

Summary:

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern II performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Nurse Extern II can assist with the care of hospitalized patients. The Nurse Extern II may be assigned other functions in accordance with hospital/department policies, procedures, and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Life-threatening situations are readily identified and reported to the R.N. Initiates and assists with basic life support when needed.
• Observes/reports unusual symptoms to the nurse, i.e., abnormal V/S; IV site redness, edema; suspicious areas of skin breakdown accurately and promptly.
• Reports patient/family-related problems, i.e., patient's dissatisfaction/refusal of nursing care routines; departure from activity advancements or restrictions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the aseptic/sterile technique. Follows universal precautions.
• Records information accurately and promptly. Reports change in patient's condition and/or vital signs.
• Assists with laboratory specimens, i.e., collection or delivery.
• Complies with timekeeping system. Accrues no unexcused absences, and no more than three unscheduled absences.
• Uses supplies and equipment appropriately documents use in the medical record and records charges appropriately.
• Participates in 80% of prescribed in-service programs and departmental meetings.
• When unable to attend (20% max) follow up to obtain information discussed.
• Follows hospital and/or unit policy for dress and personal hygiene.
• Follows necessary safety precautions, hospital policies, and departmental policies.
• Attends infection control and safety programs.
• Follows hospital policies and/or departmental rules.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Associate timely completes all required educational requirements.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Nurse Extern II - students in RN school in clinicals
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program to obtain either an associate degree or bachelor's degree to become a registered nurse
• Must have completed their first hospital clinical rotation and be in good standing in the nursing program
• Proficient in basic nursing tasks

Experience

• Six (6) months of experience in patient care preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• AHA BLS required within 2 weeks of employment
• Provides updated transcript at beginning of semester

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Description

Summary:

Directs and supervises nursing service and activities during evening, night, and weekend hours.

Responsibilities:

- Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performances and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
- Administers the nursing program during the evening, night and weekend shifts and coordinates activities. Promotes cooperation of the staff to achieve department objectives and maintain good department relations.
- Makes complete rounds of all units and notes patients’ condition where appropriate.
- Assists attending physicians and aides patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.
- Arranges emergency surgery and other services; participates in and evaluates all codes on his/her shift.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records where appropriate. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
- Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
- Directs maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Requirements:

Education:

- Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.

Experience:

- Six months management experience or five years acute care clinical experience.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and problem-solving skills.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

- Current valid NM or compact RN License.
- BLS required.
- ACLS required or must obtain within six months from date of hire or date of transfer.
- BLS and ACLS must be issued through the American Heart Association.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Description

Summary:

An integral member of the obstetrical team who assists the staff in the care of the obstetrical patient by performing delegated tasks to provide basic nursing care to patients and support for surgeons throughout operative procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies safety needs of the patient in Labor and Delivery.
• Identifies and reports breaks in sterile technique.
• Introduces self and explains role as a member of the surgical team.
• Plans patient care in Labor and Delivery with other members of the surgical team utilizing the surgeon's preference card.
• Identifies immediate and long-term consequences of surgical intervention.
• Understands the legal ramifications of surgical intervention.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Demonstrates integrity in technical and aseptic practice. Adheres to established policy based on AORN Standards of Care.
• Prepares and knows the specific use of all equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedure.
• Differentiates sterilization methods for equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures.
• Maintains accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments at all times.
• Obtains necessary equipment and supplies according to the surgeons preference card prior to the case starting.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure.
• Identifies and is familiar with anatomy and physiology.
• Participates effectively in identification of unsafe patient care practices and assumes responsibility for intervention.
• Obtains medications from RN as verbally ordered by the surgeon and verifies order with physician.
• Clarifies any uncertainties regarding surgical plan of care.
• Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and knowledge of the step by step procedures in specific surgical case.
• Demonstrates initiative in learning new surgical procedures and equipment relating to L&D and the surgical patient.
• Demonstrates self evaluation skills and takes responsibility to seek supervision and guidance as appropriately needed.
• Offers help and responds willingly to requests for assistance from coworkers, nurses and management.
• Keeps staff and management informed of procedure changes affecting the L&D schedule.
• Reports pertinent information to the appropriate person.
• Makes frequent rounds on patients to assure safety and comfort.
• Anticipates work load to assure that routines and supplies are maintained to expedite patient care.
• Carries out procedures according to standards.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and disturbing incidents that occur in patient rooms and on the unit.
• Charges supplies appropriately, prevents waste of supplies.
• Cleans specified equipment and areas as assigned. Removes trash and used equipment.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration and pulse.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bedpans and transportation.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Orders supplies and equipment as delegated by Nurse Manager.

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• One year Nursing Assistant experience preferred and/or completion of Nursing Assistant course within one year. Two years hospital experience preferred.
• Completion of competency based skills checklist.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

• BLS certification required.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Description

Summary:

The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role model for clinical and service excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates current, comprehensive, professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards including the Patient Bill of Rights and Joint Commission/CMS regulations, Standards for Nursing Care for the Patient Care Unit and the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act.
• Conducts patient experience rounds to determine satisfaction with services and performs service recovery real-time. Assists manager/director in investigation of patient or physician complaints.
• Champions change by identifying obstacles and requesting resources for effective improvement.
• Prepares patient assignments based on patient need and associate competency level. Assigns unit tasks, meal/break time and ensures completion.
• Assists Patient Flow Supervisor in monitoring and improving patient flow metrics, including collaborating to determine appropriate placement based on patient needs.
• Promotes cohesive work teams and constructive conflict resolution, actively supporting intra- and inter-disciplinary teamwork, within the department.
• Monitors, coaches and reinforces associate's compliance with policy and procedures.
• Applies and holds associates accountable for infection control policies and processes.
• Monitors and coaches staff in hourly rounding and use of patient communication boards.
• Serves as clinical resource for associates related to complex clinical situations and invasive devices relevant to unit patient population.
• Monitors fall risk and skin at risk programs to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented to meet prevention strategies.
• Monitors pain management regimes with nursing staff and facilitates physician communication when not meeting patient pain goals.
• Facilitates associate participation in unit based multi-disciplinary rounds.
• Demonstrates awareness and implementation of National Patient Safety Goals as applicable in their area of practice. Monitors and coaches associates for compliance with NPSG.
• Reassesses the effectiveness of comfort measures (including PRN medications given) within 1 hour of intervention. Monitors associate compliance with this standard.
• Coaches and mentors associates to make cost effective decisions and use resources prudently achieving both productivity and competence expectations.
• Adheres to guidelines for IV therapy/Blood Administration. Monitors and coaches staff compliance.
• Adheres to medication administration guidelines and safe medication practices. Monitors and coaches staff to ensure for compliance with medication administration and safe medication practices.
• Utilizes AIDET to make a positive first impression. Monitors and coaches associates to achieve AIDET process.
• Demonstrates and takes responsibility for workplace safety. Exhibits knowledge regarding the hazard and injury reporting procedures.
• Accurately interprets monitored rhythms and intervenes according to hospital policies and standards.
• Assists with special procedures as applicable to patient population.
• Assists in data collection, assessment and documentation appropriate to nature and severity of the need of the patient population.
• Communicates appropriate data to the physician and other patient care team members.
• Ensures timely and accurate implementation of physician orders.
• Performs emergency equipment checks at start of shift.
• Primary responder to unit emergent events including Code Blue Alert and Rapid Response Team. (Critical Care responds to RRT throughout the organization).
• Code Blue Alert Management – Prepares patients for emergency treatment with thorough knowledge of emergency practices. Coordinates emergency measures to sustain life.
• Performs end of shift controlled substance count and ensures resolution of all Pyxis discrepancies prior to shift end.
• Provides appropriate hand-off communication with patient transitions of care.
• Assists manager/director in development of unit associate time schedule.
• Assists staffing office in determining real time staffing needs based on census, patient needs and skill set of associates.
• Assists with new associate selection and unit education-participating in staff interviews, setting clear staff performance expectations, encouraging staff development, and completing timely performance evaluations-including staff input in each process.
• Initiates first level counseling as appropriate. Assists manager/director in corrective action/discipline process as indicated.
• Performs patient care duties when appropriate.

Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

• Current RN license in the State of New Mexico.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months.
• Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area.
• Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months.
• Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

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.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families
• Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members
• Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice
• Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals
• Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s)
• Performs timely reassessment and documentation
• Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population

Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process

• Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow
• Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process
• Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy

Standard III. Unit Operations

• Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift
• Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies
• Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry

Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations

• Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes
• Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities
• Provides evidence-based nursing care
• Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care
• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry
• Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Clinical Policies and Standards

• Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures
• Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance
• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures
• Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures
• Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques

Health Information Documentation

• Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation
• Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records
• Describes the flow of information between various stations or units
• Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation
• Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy
• Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices

Medical Equipment

• Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility
• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems
• Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment
• Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety
• Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment

Medical Order Processing

• Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions
• Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders
• Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting
• Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders
• Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each

Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation

• Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care
• Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions
• Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff
• Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned
• Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others

Patient Safety

• Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings
• Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings
• Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members
• Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems
• Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others
• Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time

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

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Description

Summary:

The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role model for clinical and service excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates current, comprehensive, professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards including the Patient Bill of Rights and Joint Commission/CMS regulations, Standards for Nursing Care for the Patient Care Unit and the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act.
• Conducts patient experience rounds to determine satisfaction with services and performs service recovery real-time. Assists manager/director in investigation of patient or physician complaints.
• Champions change by identifying obstacles and requesting resources for effective improvement.
• Prepares patient assignments based on patient need and associate competency level. Assigns unit tasks, meal/break time and ensures completion.
• Assists Patient Flow Supervisor in monitoring and improving patient flow metrics, including collaborating to determine appropriate placement based on patient needs.
• Promotes cohesive work teams and constructive conflict resolution, actively supporting intra- and inter-disciplinary teamwork, within the department.
• Monitors, coaches and reinforces associate's compliance with policy and procedures.
• Applies and holds associates accountable for infection control policies and processes.
• Monitors and coaches staff in hourly rounding and use of patient communication boards.
• Serves as clinical resource for associates related to complex clinical situations and invasive devices relevant to unit patient population.
• Monitors fall risk and skin at risk programs to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented to meet prevention strategies.
• Monitors pain management regimes with nursing staff and facilitates physician communication when not meeting patient pain goals.
• Facilitates associate participation in unit based multi-disciplinary rounds.
• Demonstrates awareness and implementation of National Patient Safety Goals as applicable in their area of practice. Monitors and coaches associates for compliance with NPSG.
• Reassesses the effectiveness of comfort measures (including PRN medications given) within 1 hour of intervention. Monitors associate compliance with this standard.
• Coaches and mentors associates to make cost effective decisions and use resources prudently achieving both productivity and competence expectations.
• Adheres to guidelines for IV therapy/Blood Administration. Monitors and coaches staff compliance.
• Adheres to medication administration guidelines and safe medication practices. Monitors and coaches staff to ensure for compliance with medication administration and safe medication practices.
• Utilizes AIDET to make a positive first impression. Monitors and coaches associates to achieve AIDET process.
• Demonstrates and takes responsibility for workplace safety. Exhibits knowledge regarding the hazard and injury reporting procedures.
• Accurately interprets monitored rhythms and intervenes according to hospital policies and standards.
• Assists with special procedures as applicable to patient population.
• Assists in data collection, assessment and documentation appropriate to nature and severity of the need of the patient population.
• Communicates appropriate data to the physician and other patient care team members.
• Ensures timely and accurate implementation of physician orders.
• Performs emergency equipment checks at start of shift.
• Primary responder to unit emergent events including Code Blue Alert and Rapid Response Team. (Critical Care responds to RRT throughout the organization).
• Code Blue Alert Management – Prepares patients for emergency treatment with thorough knowledge of emergency practices. Coordinates emergency measures to sustain life.
• Performs end of shift controlled substance count and ensures resolution of all Pyxis discrepancies prior to shift end.
• Provides appropriate hand-off communication with patient transitions of care.
• Assists manager/director in development of unit associate time schedule.
• Assists staffing office in determining real time staffing needs based on census, patient needs and skill set of associates.
• Assists with new associate selection and unit education-participating in staff interviews, setting clear staff performance expectations, encouraging staff development, and completing timely performance evaluations-including staff input in each process.
• Initiates first level counseling as appropriate. Assists manager/director in corrective action/discipline process as indicated.
• Performs patient care duties when appropriate.

Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

• Current RN license in the State of New Mexico.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months.
• Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area.
• Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months.
• Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Description

Summary:

The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role model for clinical and service excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates current, comprehensive, professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards including the Patient Bill of Rights and Joint Commission/CMS regulations, Standards for Nursing Care for the Patient Care Unit and the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act.
• Conducts patient experience rounds to determine satisfaction with services and performs service recovery real-time. Assists manager/director in investigation of patient or physician complaints.
• Champions change by identifying obstacles and requesting resources for effective improvement.
• Prepares patient assignments based on patient need and associate competency level. Assigns unit tasks, meal/break time and ensures completion.
• Assists Patient Flow Supervisor in monitoring and improving patient flow metrics, including collaborating to determine appropriate placement based on patient needs.
• Promotes cohesive work teams and constructive conflict resolution, actively supporting intra- and inter-disciplinary teamwork, within the department.
• Monitors, coaches and reinforces associate's compliance with policy and procedures.
• Applies and holds associates accountable for infection control policies and processes.
• Monitors and coaches staff in hourly rounding and use of patient communication boards.
• Serves as clinical resource for associates related to complex clinical situations and invasive devices relevant to unit patient population.
• Monitors fall risk and skin at risk programs to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented to meet prevention strategies.
• Monitors pain management regimes with nursing staff and facilitates physician communication when not meeting patient pain goals.
• Facilitates associate participation in unit based multi-disciplinary rounds.
• Demonstrates awareness and implementation of National Patient Safety Goals as applicable in their area of practice. Monitors and coaches associates for compliance with NPSG.
• Reassesses the effectiveness of comfort measures (including PRN medications given) within 1 hour of intervention. Monitors associate compliance with this standard.
• Coaches and mentors associates to make cost effective decisions and use resources prudently achieving both productivity and competence expectations.
• Adheres to guidelines for IV therapy/Blood Administration. Monitors and coaches staff compliance.
• Adheres to medication administration guidelines and safe medication practices. Monitors and coaches staff to ensure for compliance with medication administration and safe medication practices.
• Utilizes AIDET to make a positive first impression. Monitors and coaches associates to achieve AIDET process.
• Demonstrates and takes responsibility for workplace safety. Exhibits knowledge regarding the hazard and injury reporting procedures.
• Accurately interprets monitored rhythms and intervenes according to hospital policies and standards.
• Assists with special procedures as applicable to patient population.
• Assists in data collection, assessment and documentation appropriate to nature and severity of the need of the patient population.
• Communicates appropriate data to the physician and other patient care team members.
• Ensures timely and accurate implementation of physician orders.
• Performs emergency equipment checks at start of shift.
• Primary responder to unit emergent events including Code Blue Alert and Rapid Response Team. (Critical Care responds to RRT throughout the organization).
• Code Blue Alert Management – Prepares patients for emergency treatment with thorough knowledge of emergency practices. Coordinates emergency measures to sustain life.
• Performs end of shift controlled substance count and ensures resolution of all Pyxis discrepancies prior to shift end.
• Provides appropriate hand-off communication with patient transitions of care.
• Assists manager/director in development of unit associate time schedule.
• Assists staffing office in determining real time staffing needs based on census, patient needs and skill set of associates.
• Assists with new associate selection and unit education-participating in staff interviews, setting clear staff performance expectations, encouraging staff development, and completing timely performance evaluations-including staff input in each process.
• Initiates first level counseling as appropriate. Assists manager/director in corrective action/discipline process as indicated.
• Performs patient care duties when appropriate.

Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

• Current RN license in the State of New Mexico.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months.
• Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area.
• Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months.
• Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Description

Summary:

Provides compassionate, effective outpatient clinical wound care to patients, often in fast-paced environment. May case-manage a group of patients, will work under guidance of clinic physicians and Clinical Coordinator, provide patient/caregiver wound related education, communicate with other healthcare providers regarding a patient’s care, enter and evaluate data, maintain patient charting.

Responsibilities:

- Uses nursing skills to deliver effective, compassionate patient care under guidance of Clinical Coordinator and Medical Director.
- Exhibits strong work ethic in performance of position functions, effectively multi-tasking as required.
- Communicates maturely with all for betterment of the Center.
- Comfortably performs all reasonable requests, assignments of Clinical Coordinator and/or Medical Director.
- Uses data/reporting to maximize healing of clinic patients while adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
- Performs complicated wound care using Center recommended wound care products, policies and procedures.
- Is directly involved in effective case management, accurate and timely charting and data entry involved with patient care.
- Educates patients regarding proper wound care and wound prevention.

Requirements:

Education:

- Bachelor’s Degree. Four years experience and/or training directly applicable to Position Summary may substitute for degree.

Experience:

- Experience in general nursing, wound care, hyperbaric oxygen and outpatient clinical operations preferred.
- Basic/operable computer skills
- Must have obvious concern for patient welfare
- Must have sound organizational skills
- Ability to analyze data
- Read, understand and implement professional journals as well as regulatory documents
- Ability to learn and use wound care products
- Must be able to multi-task and have effective/mature communications skills
- Ability to read and speak Spanish a plus.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current New Mexico license or compact state license.
- BLS issued through the American Heart Association required, ACLS preferred.
- Must possess a certification as a Wound Specialist or Certified Wound Care or Certified Wound Care Ostomy, or Continence Nurse, or CHRN.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Description

Summary:

The Nursing Assistant is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities checked above under the direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nursing Assistant is trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy. Performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, values, standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Vital signs are completed and reported.
• Answers telephone, records necessary information, and routes calls or message to appropriate personnel.
• Keeps patients' records current.
• Notifies the nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes of identification.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Returns all films by the end of the shift.
• Transports patient as indicated.
• Obtains x-rays and medical records as indicated.
• Assist in the chemotherapy area as needed.
• Keeps ample blank charts available for new patients.
• Types correspondence, reports, and photocopies information as indicated.
• Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
• Relays messages to the appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
• Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
• All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Schedules patient's appointments with the physician's office, other departments and follow-up.
• Uses computer system(s) appropriately.
• Assists others as necessary, always using time constructively.
• Pre-admits all patients prior to the patient's day of initial consultation
• Answers telephone properly, screening calls, pulling charts, and relaying messages to appropriate staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize priorities and deal with them appropriately.
• Order entry for radiology and laboratory procedures
• Collects co-pays and takes monies to the appropriate area.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed