RN - Acute Step Down Unit
About The Position
Rust Medical Center is seeking an RN for their acute step down unit. This unit cares for a variety of adult patients and conditions who require monitoring but do not warrant care in the Intensive Care Unit. Many of our patients require continuous monitoring and complex 24-hour care while working with specialized equipment in a fast-paced environment requiring highly skilled, proactive, and dedicated nurses. The unit cares for patients with complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes, to post-op orthopedic patients, evaluation of those with cardiac changes, providing life saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and educating patients and family members. Our unit features large private rooms each with standard lift equipment and bedside computers that allow physicians and nurses instant access to medical records at bedside. Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to our patient populations at Rust Medical Center. We are growing quickly and care deeply about the development of our team, both professionally and personally, and was named one of the top five general acute care hospitals. We value optimism, compassion, teamwork, and above all, we are united by our shared commitment to putting patients first. Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. This evergreen posting supports ongoing and future hiring needs.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse-NM State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
- Minimum Associate Degree: Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
- Nursing specialization
Nice To Haves
- New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding.
- The Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice.
Responsibilities
- Cares for a variety of adult patients and conditions who require monitoring but do not warrant care in the Intensive Care Unit.
- Provides continuous monitoring and complex 24-hour care.
- Works with specialized equipment in a fast-paced environment.
- Cares for patients with complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes.
- Cares for post-op orthopedic patients.
- Evaluates patients with cardiac changes.
- Provides life-saving interventions.
- Collaborates with other specialties.
- Educates patients and family members.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a 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
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
