CN I - ICU General - PRN Job at CHRISTUS Health in San Miguel County

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. Customer Relations Exhibits behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, positive patient/customer relations, and respect for the patient’s/customer’s rights needs, and confidentiality. Demonstrates effective communication and human relations skills, which promote harmony and teamwork. Presents behaviors and actions that maintain the hospital’s credibility, integrity, and positive image. Demonstrates behaviors and actions that support the mission, goals, and operations of the hospital and which contribute to continuous service improvement. 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

In 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 . Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders . Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice .

En Español: Resumen: La enfermera registrada es un profesional clínico que coordina e implementa la atención al paciente específica para la edad de la población del paciente atendida en las unidades asignadas. Se asegura de que se brinda cuidados de calidad de una manera eficaz y segura, consistente con los estándares de cuidado de la unidad. Demuestra el rendimiento coherente con la misión, filosofía y objetivos de la unidade y organización. Demostra calidad y eficacia en los hábitos de trabajo y la práctica clínica. Trata al personal, médicos, pacientes y familias con respeto y consideración. Responsabilidades: Cumple con las expectativas de las competencias OneCHRISTUS aplicables: Líder del paciente, líder de otros o líder de líderes. Establece y registra evaluaciones iniciales y prioridades de acuerdo a la edad, síntomas y necesidades psicosociales. Re-evaluación requiere procedimientos de intervención adecuados para identificar progresos e evaluar a los pacientes basándose en el sistema de evaluación de datos personalizados; Evaluaciones e interpretaciones individuales sobre la base de los planes de atención de salud establecidos por Nurses. Responsabilidades del personal: Utiliza estrategias de comunicación efectivas, que resultan en resultados deseados. Delega asignaciones de trabajo unitarias apropiadamente para garantizar la finalización de las actividades requeridas de apoyo al paciente. Coordina las tareas del equipo y hace ajustes basadas en las necesidades del paciente y la unidad; sigue a los trabajos delegados de atención al paciente para obtener calidad y complejidad. Utiliza la cadena de mando adecuada para resolver problemas difíciles. Participa en la orientación de nuevos empleados/estudiantes en la Unidad. Funciona como una fuente de clientes a visitantes, médicos y personal; les saluda con prontitud y cortesía. Promueve un entorno de trabajo positivo demostrado por demostrar una actitud profesional y solidaria para el personal de la unía. Demonstra comportamientos y acciones que apoyan la misión, objetivos y operaciones del hospital y contribuyen a una mejora continua del servicio. Requisitos de trabajo: Educación/Habilidades Graduado en un programa acreditado para enfermería registrada Conocimiento y habilidades actuales apropiados para la edad / tipo de población paciente atendido conocimiento y sensibilidad a los pacientes derechos en el suministro de atención Comunica de manera clara y concisa adecuada a la edad de desarrollo del paciente. Experiencia Todas las enfermeras recién contratadas con dos años o menos de experiencia como enfermera registrada se contratarán en un estatus CN I. Se puede considerar una nueva contratación para un nivel más alto de escala clínica (nuevo nivel II y III) basándose en años de experiencia relevante para el área clínica, certificación nacional profesional de enfermeria, logro de educación adicional de enfermeros (BSN y MSN). Horario de trabajo: MULTIPLES SHIFTS AVAILABLE Tipo de trabajos: por día según sea necesario.