REGISTERED NURSE - Surgical Services

Gila Regional Medical Center•Silver City, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, evaluating and delivering safe, appropriate care within the scope of their practice to patients in the Perioperative setting. Demonstrates ability to work in Pre-Op and PACU patient care settings and must be available to take on-call as scheduled.

Requirements

Current New Mexico or multi-state RN License
Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire
AHA ACLS required or within 6 months of hire
AHA PALS required or within 6 months of hire
One year previous related nursing experience preferred
All required documents must be presented at time of hire.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Collects Health Data
Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnoses
Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient
Develops a care plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
Implements the interventions identified in the care plan
Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes
Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
Evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations
Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice
Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others
Makes decisions and actions on behalf of patients in an ethical manner
Collaborates with the patient, significant others, criminal justice system personnel, and health care providers in providing patient care
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care
Will be required to train, educate, supervise and evaluate students from outside entities or organizations with whom GRMC has an established Affiliation Agreement.