Registered Nurse RN

Ernest Health • Las Cruces, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit. The role includes assessing patients, planning and supervising care, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle. The nurse integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

The position is at Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Full-time day and night opportunities are available, with per diem options also mentioned. The hospital provides state-of-the-art therapy, personalized care plans, and an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation. The role calls for strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient care, and collaboration with physicians and therapists.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current state Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards set by state agencies and TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and ability to use applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• One year of recent experience; acute care experience preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit.
• Assess patients and plan, supervise, implement, and evaluate care interventions.
• Help prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and support patients adapting to an altered lifestyle.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and therapists.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials; CRRN/CCRN pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off accruing from the start date.
• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
• Nursing Preceptor bonus program.
• House Supervisor Training.
• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree