RN - Infusion Center

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Socorro, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN is responsible for using the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. The role prioritizes direct nursing care and uses time and resources efficiently within a standards-based framework. This is a full-time, 1.00 FTE, non-exempt position working day shifts in Socorro, New Mexico.

The nurse serves as a clinical resource, coordinates and delegates care, collaborates with patients, families, physicians, other disciplines, and community resources, and supports patient and family education. The role also includes maintaining current clinical knowledge, proficiency with equipment and charting systems, effective teamwork, and participation in problem-solving and conflict resolution. The posting's responsibilities include home-health-specific duties, including on-call triage and visits, supervision of home health aides, and education related to specified diagnoses and care needs.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited academic nursing program; minimum ADN preparation.
• New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
• Current BLS certification through AHA, ASHI, or the Red Cross.
• All RN roles require BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of patient care and direct or delegate assignments to home health aides and nursing staff according to patient acuity and staff capabilities.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care processes to support optimal care.
• Coordinate care in collaboration with patients, families, other disciplines, primary and secondary physicians, and community resources or programs.
• Support patients and families, and ensure patients understand their rights and responsibilities, advance directives, and informed consent during admission.
• 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, procedures, and programs to improve care quality.
• Maintain proficiency with equipment used in nursing practice.
• Communicate effectively 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 top 10 ICD-9 codes and/or diagnoses listed in the posting, including diabetes, wounds or post-surgical care, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, nutrition needs, medication instruction, and pain and symptom control or hospice care.
• Supervise home health aides in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff safety wearable badge that allows nurses to discreetly call for help.
• Differentials for eligible positions, including night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree