Charge Nurse (RN), Peds

LifePoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

86d

About The Position

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Join our team in an 8-bed Pediatrics Unit featuring a combined unit with Pediatrics and PICU, located on the 1st floor. We serve a diverse variety of diagnosis, such as respiratory, abdominal pain and dehydration. We promote Family Centered Care, and we have a specialty care transport team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to promoting the well-being of children from 0-18 years old.

Requirements

• Current state RN license.
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS and NRP are required within six months of hire.
• Peds/PICU experience required.
• Experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers comprehensive patient care by implementing treatment plans, administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and monitoring patient conditions.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, including transfers, discharges, and support services.
• Educates patients and families based on individual needs, advocates for patient rights and well-being, and addresses concerns promptly to ensure high-quality service.
• Demonstrates leadership in supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff, assigning tasks, and maintaining effective communication across departments.
• Maintains accurate documentation, upholds ethical standards, and adapts to changing workloads while supporting new team members and utilizing current technology in care delivery.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus depending on qualifications and experience for full time.
• Relocation assistance.
• Shift differentials.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree