RN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

2d • $40 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Urgent Care provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced outpatient environment. The RN assesses patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and other immediate healthcare needs, collaborating with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to support timely evaluation, treatment, and safe discharge. This PRN position is scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays only and works 12-hour day shifts at 3901 Atrisco NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Requirements

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License, or Graduate Nurse Permit.
• Degree from an accredited academic nursing program; approval may be granted by the system CNO if the program is under conditional status.
• Minimum ADN preparation, with an expectation of BSN completion within five years of hire.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient acuity and make placement decisions for patients who cannot be roomed upon arrival.
• Identify patient visit preparation needs according to guidelines, including initiating point-of-care testing and radiology tests in collaboration with a medical provider.
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Delegate patient care activities to healthcare team members based on their validated competencies.
• Assist with treatments and administer medication within protocols approved by medical staff and as ordered by a medical provider.
• Assist in orienting new staff or students and serve as a resource person and professional role model.
• Maintain oversight of departmental flow and patient care in the Urgent Care setting.
• Provide direct patient care at the level of licensure or education.
• Assist providers with various procedures.
• Assist with patient transfers to a higher level of care as ordered by a medical provider.
• Perform tests such as oximetry, ECG, glucometry, point-of-care testing, urinalysis, and other tests.
• May be assigned to the Code Blue Team.
• Operate patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs, such as cardiac monitoring.
• Use computerized systems at the skill level required for the responsibilities of the role.
• Maintain cleanliness of nutrition areas and the general unit; clean and store equipment; and empty trash, linen bags, and sharps containers.
• Attend department staff meetings and/or in-services and keep current with developments in the field through seminars, workshops, and/or publications.
• Participate in and endorse Presbyterian Healthcare Services patient satisfaction programs.
• Maintain positive communication and collaboration with staff and providers regarding patient status and/or problems.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program with access to free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree