RN-Inpatient-ABQ
 Presbyterian Healthcare Services | |
 United States, New Mexico, Rio Rancho | |
 Jan 09, 2026 | |
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Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd , Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, United States of AmericaCompensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $: 37.8Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 51Summary: Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. Responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a standards-based framework model.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. Type of Opportunity: Full timeFTE: 0.9Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)Responsibilities: *Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.*Coordinates patients care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. *Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate data base/assessment flow sheet. *Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. *Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician, or protocols and documents according to policy. *Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care. *Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit policies and documents through EOSS etc. *Performs competently in emergency situations. *Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task. *Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. *Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care. *Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as appropriate. *Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit policy. *Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills. *Assists in orientation of new staff or students and serve as a resource person and professional role model. *Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure, nursing guidelines of care, and policies. *Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities. *Supports DON philosophies of professional governance and models of care delivery. *Assumes other leadership roles (i.e. relief charge nurse) as required by the department. *Meets professional requirements as follows: *A. In-service requirements: *1. Age-specific training (care giving, treatment, assessments specific to the age of populations served). *2. Mandatory yearly in-service to include BLS, safety training, bloodborne pathogen/infection/respiratory fit testing training. *B. Performance Standards: *1. Participates in unit/department governance. *2. Adheres to PHS dress code for professionals, including display of ID badge. *3. Documents own continuing education. *4. Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers and other healthcare team members. *5. Participates in quality improvement activities. *6. Maintains a punctual and reliable attendance record. *7. Completes mandatory in-services, competencies and licensure requirements on time. *8. Adheres to safety and equipment policies. *Performs other functions as required. Qualifications: *Associates degree in Nursing required.*State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation: *Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred *Required Certification from either AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross *BLS: All RN roles *ACLS: Emergency Department, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Lab, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Progressive Care, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room *NRP: Family Birthing Center, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Mother/Baby Care *PALS: Children Services, Cardiovascular Lab, Emergency Department, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room UPDATED 5/2/24 We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. | |