RN - Acute Step Down
About The Position
Where you start your career starts matters here... How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. RN's in this position will begin working in a progressive/acute care environment providing intermediate levels of care for patients. This Hybrid Unit will take a mix of higher acuity patients to include long term trachs and drips that need monitoring. New graduates and experienced RN’s are encouraged to apply. 5C Progressive Care This is a general progressive care. CHF, renal failure, GI bleeds, Respiratory failure, heart failure, pulmonary disease and other acute or chronic illnesses. Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Requirements
- Minimum Associate Degree
- Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
- Registered Nurse-NM
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
Nice To Haves
- New graduates and experienced RN’s are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Effectively communicates and assists other members of nursing team and/or other disciplines.
- Actively participates in problem solving and conflict resolution to maintain team cohesiveness.
- Performs on-call duties effectively with the ability to triage patients over the phone and visit when needed.
- Directs own educational needs for the top 10 ICD9 codes and/or diagnoses for diabetes, wounds/post-surgical, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, malnutrition/ nutrition needs, medication instruction, pain and symptom control/hospice care.
- Supervises the home health aides in compliance with the Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations.
- Performs other functions as required.
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
- 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
