RN - Med Surg
About The Position
Regional Plains Medical Center is seeking compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented Registered Nurses for its Medical-Surgical Unit. The Inpatient Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide direct, compassionate care to assigned patients during each shift. The role prioritizes patient care, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and delivers high-quality, evidence-based care while using resources efficiently and following established clinical standards. The nurse coordinates and prioritizes care, delegates assignments to support staff, evaluates patient outcomes, adjusts care plans, and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care and effective discharge planning. The position also provides patient and family education, supports informed decision-making, maintains professional knowledge of current nursing practices and protocols, and safely uses medical equipment and technology in the medical-surgical setting. This is a full-time, 1.00 FTE, non-exempt position working 12-hour night shifts. The listed compensation range is $39.69 to $58.17. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. It was founded in New Mexico in 1908 and has nearly 14,000 employees.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
- Current New Mexico Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license or valid compact state nursing license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred; otherwise, it is required within a designated timeframe based on unit needs.
- Previous medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and prioritize patient care, acting as a clinical resource and delegating assignments to support staff based on patient acuity, care needs, and staff competency.
- Deliver direct patient care, evaluate patient outcomes, and adjust care plans as needed to promote recovery and patient safety.
- Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered support to patients and families during hospitalization, treatment, and recovery.
- Ensure patients and families understand their rights, responsibilities, treatment plans, advance directives, and informed consent.
- Assess patient and family educational needs and provide instruction on diagnoses, medications, treatments, discharge care, and disease management.
- Maintain professional knowledge of current nursing practices, evidence-based standards, clinical protocols, and hospital policies.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the safe use of medical equipment and technology used in the medical-surgical setting.
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff, providers, and interdisciplinary teams and contribute to problem-solving, care coordination, and a collaborative work environment.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
- Differentials for night and 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.
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
