RN - Emergency Department
About The Position
Build your career while making a meaningful impact close to home. Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Emergency Department RN to join our team at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a community known for its fresh mountain air, outdoor adventure, and relaxed pace of life. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. Join Presbyterian Healthcare Services at Lincoln County Medical Center in beautiful Ruidoso, New Mexico. We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for our Emergency Department (ED) to provide rapid, high-quality care to patients experiencing acute illness or trauma. In this role, you will act quickly to stabilize patients in a fast-paced environment, leveraging the latest medical technology and a collaborative team approach. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. 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.
Requirements
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required
- Associate Degree Registered Nurse
- BLS certification required at time of hire
Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment & Triage: Utilize the nursing process to perform rapid assessments and prioritize patient care based on acuity and severity of illness.
- Direct Patient Care: Provide direct nursing care for an assigned group of patients, integrating a standards-based framework to ensure safety and clinical excellence.
- Emergency Interventions: Execute life-saving treatments including IV starts, blood transfusions, wound care, and medication administration according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside physicians, techs, and specialists to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely records within the EPIC electronic charting system to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
