RN - Progressive Care
About The Position
At Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS), we're determined to take care of those working in healthcare. PHS team members are the heart of our organization and the driving force behind our innovation and success. As a Progressive Care (Acute Care Step-down) Registered Nurse at Presbyterian Hospital, you'll coordinate nursing care – including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. 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. 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. EPIC electronic charting system.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing or above required.
- Registered Nurse-NM State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
Nice To Haves
- Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
Responsibilities
- In Progressive Care, there are opportunities for RNs to gain leadership experience through Preceptor, Clinical Practice Leader, Relief Charge and Quality Improvement roles.
- 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 policy.
- Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills.
- Assists in orientation of new staff or students and serve as a resource person and professional role model.
- Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure, nursing guidelines of care, and policies.
- Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities.
- Supports DON philosophies of professional governance and models of care delivery.
- Assumes other leadership roles (i.e. relief charge nurse) as required by the department.
- Meets professional requirements as follows: A. In-service requirements: 1. Age-specific training (care giving, treatment, assessments specific to the age of populations served). 2. Mandatory yearly in-service to include BLS, safety training, bloodborne pathogen/infection/respiratory fit testing training. B. Performance Standards: 1. Participates in unit/department governance. 2. Adheres to PHS dress code for professionals, including display of ID badge. 3. Documents own continuing education. 4. Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers and other healthcare team members. 5. Participates in quality improvement activities. 6. Maintains a punctual and reliable attendance record. 7. Completes mandatory in-services, competencies and licensure requirements on time. 8. 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
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Sign-on Bonus & relocation available for qualified candidates
- Night and weekend differentials
- Education differentials ($2.00/hour for BSN; $4.00/hour for MSN)
- Sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates
- Relocation assistance for qualifying 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
