Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Services
Lifepoint Health•Los Alamos, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
Los Alamos Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Emergency Services (ER) department. This role is within Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network. The Emergency Department is described as a fast-paced, collaborative environment where nurses care for patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions. The team is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care, fostering teamwork, communication, and continuous learning. The department aims to empower nurses for professional growth and to make a daily difference.
Requirements
- Current New Mexico or Compact State RN license
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Must have ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- Handle with Care certification
Responsibilities
- Performs rapid and accurate patient assessments to identify emergent care needs
- Initiates and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on patient condition
- Administers medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to treatment
- Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate timely patient care
- Provides education and support to patients and families
- Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
