RN - Emergency Department
About The Position
Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an Emergency Room Nurse to provide direct patient care and respond quickly to medical emergencies. Emergency Department nurses deliver rapid, high-quality care in critical situations, from initial triage through treatment, discharge, referral, or admission. This is a part-time role with a 0.60 FTE and varied days and hours. The nurse assesses and monitors patients, provides stabilization and emergency interventions, administers medications and treatments, assists with diagnostic procedures, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. The role also includes accurate documentation, communication with patients and families, infection control, maintaining department equipment and safety, and assisting with discharge planning and referrals. Presbyterian offers educational and career development options, tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, a wearable staff-safety badge, shift and qualification differentials for eligible positions, malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, and the EPIC electronic charting system. Sign-on and relocation bonuses may be available to qualified candidates. Employees also have access to a wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
- BLS certification required at time of hire.
- ACLS certification required.
- PALS certification required.
Responsibilities
- Quickly evaluate incoming patients, determine the severity of illness or injury, and prioritize care.
- Regularly check and record vital signs and monitor patient status for signs of deterioration.
- Provide immediate stabilization and emergency interventions, including IV access, airway support, fracture immobilization, suturing, or hemorrhage control as needed.
- Administer medications, blood products, and prescribed therapies accurately and promptly according to physician orders.
- Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
- Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, technicians, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions.
- Document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions accurately and in compliance with legal and hospital standards.
- Provide patients and families with clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
- Maintain hygiene standards, clean and restock equipment, and help ensure a safe environment that minimizes infection risks.
- Assist with arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or admissions to psychiatric units as needed.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Wearable staff-safety 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.
- Sign-on and relocation bonuses for qualified candidates.
- Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
