Jobs in Lamy, NM

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OB Assistant - LDPRN
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Lamy, New Mexico 1 day ago
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:

Full Time
Not Specified
RN, Clinical Supervisor - Acute MedSurgical B
✦ New
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Lamy, New Mexico 1 day ago
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
Not Specified
RN, Clinical Supervisor - Acute Psych Adult
✦ New
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
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
Not Specified
RN, Registered Nurse Patient Navigator - Specialty Oncology Surgery - PRN
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Glorieta, NM 2 days ago
Description

Summary:

Responsible for managing, coordinating and integrating all Care Coordination services within CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System. Provides Care Coordination services to patients based on person-centered acuity and coordinates patient in hospital or clinic setting. Contributes to a cooperative and accountable working relationship with other members of the Care Coordination system staff toward the goal of providing continuous high quality services to patients. Promotes optimal person-centered care that supports and empowers individuals, respects individual choices and meets health care needs of patients. Works side-by-side with clinical leaders in the development and implementation of protocols. May work in traditional clinic setting and/or in a training environment (residency program) or other areas as assigned.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides Care Coordination services in the ambulatory setting that supports quality patient care across the continuum.
  • Ability to work in a variety of electronic medical records, ability to compile record information into a single patient file. Inputs patient orders from standing protocols and displays above average critical thinking skills.
  • Maintains coordination of health care for patients within CSVCG; routinely interacts with physicians, administrators, managers, care coordinators and patients to ensure an integrated continuum of person-centered services and programs.
  • Communicates in such a way to promote harmonious interpersonal relationships within and among all settings of care.
  • Develops relationships with a variety of community resources to include Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), rehab, Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), home health, hospice, palliative care, and other essential community support agencies. Maintains good working knowledge of services provided by these entities.
  • Works closely with the interdisciplinary team and providers to ensure appropriate referrals, follow-up and optimal patient outcomes over time. Is able to close the loop on referrals and any pending patient care needs efficiently.
  • Exhibits behaviors and actions which create a high level of patient satisfaction, contributes to positive patient relations and reflects respect for a patient’s rights, needs and confidentiality.
  • Participates and can lead pertinent groups (such as interdisciplinary teams).
  • Tracks, analyzes and interprets patient satisfaction, outcome measure and individual patient treatment plans.

Requirements:

Education:

  • Registered Nurse, BSN in Nursing, preferred.

Experience:

  • Minimum of two years of experience in a health care setting and related experience with quality, care coordination and population health preferred. 
  • Considerable knowledge of health care facilities, policies and issues, and of the full spectrum of community patient care services
  • Considerable knowledge of health care and social management principles
  • Ability to coordinate various functions and activities for maximum cooperation and integration of services providers and persons receiving care within a clinic for continuum of care services
  • Ability to direct, instruct and advise staff, and to receive and effectively react to day-to-day problems
  • Ability to utilize strong communication skills, both written and oral, and effectively demonstrate an interactive style of care coordination
  • Ability to understand and implement sensitivity and culture of care measures appropriate to a diverse population
  • Ability to work with various levels of the CHRISTUS organization including clinical, financial, administrative and medical staff.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

  • Current New Mexico Nursing License

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Not Specified
Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Santa Fe County, NM
Salary not disclosed
Santa Fe, NM 2 days ago


Physician Assistant | Surgery - Neurosurgery

Location: Santa Fe County, NM

Employer: Opportunity Healthcare

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date: ASAP


About the Position

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Job Details
  • Specialty: Neurosurgery
  • Location: Santa Fe County, NM 87505
  • Job #: 25-00995
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CN I - Cardiology Cath - PRN
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Lamy, New Mexico 2 days ago
Description

Summary:

The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial needs.
  • Re-assesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
  • Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
  • Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations.
  • Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
  • Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
  • Evaluates the plan of care.
  • Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.

Staff Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes.
  • Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
  • Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
  • Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
  • Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit.
  • Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously.
  • Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff.
  • Being receptive and responsive to new ideas.
  • Participates in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance.
  • Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing
  • Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served
  • Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care
  • Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

Experience

  • All newly hired nurses with two or less years of experience as a Registered Nurse will be hired in at a CN I status. A new hire can be considered for a higher clinical ladder level (level II and III only) based on years of relevant experience to the clinical area, national professional nursing certification, achievement of additional nursing education (B.S.N. and MSN).

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew.

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

Not Specified
Coordinator Staffing - Nursing Admin - PRN
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Lamy, New Mexico 2 days ago
Description

Summary:

Provides technical support to the operations of patient care services through performance of scheduling, staffing, and report development and special projects related to staffing and scheduling.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides an adequate staff of nursing personnel for all shifts through the development. Prepares and maintains staffing schedules that meet hospital needs and apply to variable census conditions.
  • Refers to established unit staffing patterns to determine minimum staffing requirements for each nursing classification and work status for each unit based on 24-hour coverage.
  • Maintains current personnel phone lists.
  • In cooperation with nursing Director/Manager and using the established nursing staffing system, assists in daily staffing of units by assigning personnel, calling replacements, and communicating staffing issues, including projecting weekend needs.
  • Schedules and posts calendars containing information important to float per diem nursing personnel.
  • Enters changes to current and future schedules promptly.
  • Assists in development and implementation of projects for patient care services.
  • Maintains staffing, scheduling and related use.
  • Assists in accurate recording of payroll data.

Requirements:

Education:

  • High school graduate or equivalent required. One year post high school courses in business preferred.

Experience:

  • Experience in the health care field. Hospital experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) skills. Multi-line telephone skills. Demonstrates ability in technical and analytical functions, knowledge of computer applications preferred.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

  • N/A

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Not Specified
RN, Clinical Supervisor - Acute Orthopedics
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Lamy, New Mexico 2 days ago
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

Not Specified
RN, Registered Nurse House Supervisor - Nursing Administration - PRN
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Lamy, New Mexico 2 days ago
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

Not Specified
RN, Registered Nurse - Santa Fe Specialty Urology
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Glorieta, New Mexico 2 days ago
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:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

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