Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg (Bariatric, Ortho, Oncol)

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

3d • Onsite

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.

Department/Unit Summary
Join our team in a 26-bed Medical Surgical unit, located on the 6th floor, where
you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of
RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. With a 1:6 nurse to patient ratio, you will play a crucial
role in assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and ensuring patient
comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a
collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

How you’ll contribute
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.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state RN license
• Possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS and TNCC are required.
• ER experience required.

Nice To Haves

• CEN preferred
• Experience in 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
• Education Level: Associate degree