RN-Inpatient-PRN-ABQ

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. The role prioritizes nursing care and uses time and resources efficiently within a standards-based framework. This is a PRN position working 12-hour night shifts in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The RN serves as a clinical resource, coordinates and evaluates patient care, collaborates with patients, families, physicians, other disciplines and community resources, and provides patient and family education. The role also includes on-call duties, phone triage and visits when needed, supervision of home health aides in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid rules, and maintaining proficiency with equipment and current nursing standards and policies.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited academic nursing program; minimum ADN preparation.
• Current New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
• BLS certification from AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross is required for all RN roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and prioritize care efficiently.
• Oversee patient care delivery and direct or delegate assignments to nursing staff and home health aides based on patient acuity and staff capability.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, consult specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care processes to support optimal care.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, other disciplines, physicians and community resources or programs.
• Support patients and families, and ensure patients understand their rights and responsibilities, advance directives and informed consent during admission.
• Assess and direct patient and family teaching needs, using return demonstrations and teaching aids in the home setting.
• Maintain knowledge of current nursing research, practice standards, guidelines, protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain proficiency with equipment used in the role and communicate effectively with nursing colleagues and other disciplines.
• Participate in problem-solving and conflict resolution to support team cohesiveness.
• Perform on-call duties, including phone triage and patient visits when needed.
• Direct educational needs related to the listed common diagnoses and topics, including diabetes, wounds and post-surgical care, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, nutrition, medication instruction, pain and symptom control, and hospice care.
• Supervise home health aides in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help.
• Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts, and differentials for higher education, certifications and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree