RN - ICU
About The Position
The RN - ICU provides direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift, using the nursing process and a standards-based framework. The role prioritizes care and uses time and resources efficiently. This is a PRN position at the Santa Fe location, with 12-hour night shifts. The nurse acts as a clinical resource, coordinates and evaluates patient care, collaborates with patients, families, physicians, other disciplines, and community resources, and supports patient and family education. The role also requires maintaining current nursing knowledge, proficiency with equipment, effective communication and conflict resolution, on-call triage and visits when needed, and supervision of home health aides in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited academic nursing program; minimum ADN preparation.
- New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
- BLS certification from AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross is required for all RN roles.
- ACLS certification is required for Critical Care roles.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients during a shift, prioritizing care and using time and resources efficiently.
- Oversee delivery of patient care and direct or delegate patient care assignments based on patient acuity and staff capabilities.
- Evaluate patient outcomes, consult specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care processes to support optimal care.
- Coordinate care with patients, families, other disciplines, physicians, and community resources or programs.
- Support patients and families, and ensure patients understand their rights and responsibilities, advance directives, and informed consent.
- Assess and direct patient and family teaching needs, using return demonstrations and teaching aids in the home setting.
- Maintain knowledge of current nursing research, practice standards, guidelines, protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintain proficiency in the equipment used in practice.
- Communicate effectively with and assist other nursing team members and disciplines.
- Participate in problem-solving and conflict resolution to maintain team cohesiveness.
- Perform on-call duties, including triaging patients by phone and visiting when needed.
- Direct educational needs related to the listed diagnoses and care topics, including diabetes, wounds and post-surgical care, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, nutrition, medication instruction, pain and symptom control, and hospice care.
- Supervise home health aides in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
- Perform other functions as required.
Benefits
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to call discreetly for help when safety is a concern.
- Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
- Malpractice liability insurance.
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
- Free on-site and community-based gyms.
- Nutrition coaching and classes.
- Mindfulness and meditation resources.
- Wellness challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
