RN - Operating Room Residency - New Graduates Encouraged to Apply

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advance your transition from new graduate to confident OR Nurse through our Perioperative 101 Residency Program. Gain hands-on experience, guided mentorship, and the clinical foundation needed for a successful perioperative career. Start your journey—apply now. This is an Operating Room Residency for new Nurse Graduates or Registered Nurses with less than one (1) year of nursing experience. This role is a training position for a future career in Perioperative Care, all patient care activities listed below specific to Perioperative Care will be under the supervision of a CPL or preceptor within the framework of a structured program.

Requirements

• RN NM Licensure by 7/6/2026
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License must be obtained by 7/6/2026
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• Less than One (1) year of RN Experience

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses
• Coordinates patients care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.
• Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate data base/assessment flow sheet.
• Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician, or standard protocols and documents according to policy.
• Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.
• Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc.
• Performs competently in emergency situations.
• Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task.
• Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel.
• Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care.
• Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
• Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills.
• Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care.
• Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities.
• Supports DON philosophies of shared governance and models of care delivery.
• Meets professional requirements as follows: A. In-service requirements: 1. Age-specific training (care giving, treatment, assessments specific to the age of populations served).
• Meets professional requirements as follows: A. In-service requirements: 2. Mandatory yearly in-service to include BLS, safety training, blood borne pathogen/infection/TB training.
• Participates in unit/department governance.
• Adheres to PHS dress code for professionals, including display of ID badge.
• Documents own continuing education.
• Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers and other healthcare team members.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Maintains a punctual and reliable attendance record.
• Completes mandatory in-services, competencies and licensure requirements on time.
• Adheres to safety and equipment policies.
• Performs other functions as required.

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 Benefits Available to Qualified Candidates!
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees