RN - Inpatient-Emergency Department
About The Position
Presbyterian Lincoln County Medical Center is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care and who can act quickly to treat patients suffering from medical emergencies. We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced RNs! New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding. The Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
- ACLS & PALS required
Responsibilities
- Triage and assessment: Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly.
- Monitor vital signs and patient status: Regularly check and record vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature) and monitor any changes to detect early signs of deterioration.
- Stabilization and emergency interventions: Provide immediate treatments such as intravenous (IV) access, airway support (e.g., intubation, tracheotomy), immobilization of fractures, suturing, or hemorrhage control.
- Medication administration and treatments: Administer medications—including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies—ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery per physician orders.
- Diagnostic testing and interpretation: Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams: Work alongside physicians, paramedics, techs, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions.
- Documentation and charting: Accurately document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions—maintaining compliance with legal and hospital standards.
- Patient and family communication: Provide clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
- Infection control and department upkeep: Maintain hygiene standards, properly clean and restock equipment, and ensure a safe environment to minimize infection risks.
- Discharge planning and referrals: Assist in 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, 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
- Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
- wellness program, including 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
