NM - ER - RN - Days - PERM

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the delivery of care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Work Experience One year in nursing field, preferably in an emergency or intensive care setting.
License/Certification Current New Mexico License and BLS required. ACLS, PALS preferred.

ESSENTIAL VALUES-BASED, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital
Respect: Demonstrates competence in respect for others.
Leadership: Demonstrates competence in knowing everyone has a role.
Professionalism: Demonstrates competence in the conduct, aims and qualities of health care.
Dedication: Demonstrates competence in dedication to Artesia General Hospital.
Commitment To Excellence: Demonstrates competence in expecting nothing less than DOING THE RIGHT THING .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.
Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.
Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.
Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.
Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
Basic computer.
Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Self-motivated and capable to respond appropriately to rapidly changing patient care needs and environment.
Able to anticipate patient care and emergency department medical provider needs.
Able to assist providers with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques and/or delegate tasks to other health care members appropriately.
Able to demonstrate a professional attitude and excellent customer service skills when caring for patient and family members.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Emergency Room Nurse, Registered Nurse

General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

Holiday Coverage Required:
No