RN - Recovery

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

5d • $40 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Room RN provides direct post-operative patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift, using the nursing process and prioritizing care efficiently within a standards-based framework. This full-time position is based at 2400 Unser Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts per week with a rotating day off. Sign-on and relocation benefits are available to qualified candidates.

The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care; collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team; administers prescribed medications and treatments; and supports patient and family learning and discharge needs. The role also includes responding competently in emergencies, delegating care appropriately, supporting staff and students, maintaining clinical standards, and taking on department leadership duties as required.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The organization describes itself as New Mexico’s largest private employer, with nearly 14,000 employees, and operates nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a multi-specialty medical group.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• New Mexico state nursing license or a Compact State nursing license/compact licensure.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Recovery room experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Recovery room experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients using the nursing process and efficiently prioritize care.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses.
• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Perform assessments according to unit standards and document them in the appropriate database or assessment flow sheet.
• Initiate, use, and document appropriate protocols and standards of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or standard protocols, and document according to policy.
• Identify and address patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care.
• Evaluate and document patient progress toward outcomes according to unit standards.
• Perform competently in emergency situations.
• Delegate or assign patient-care tasks to healthcare team members according to their validated competency.
• Provide leadership through communication about and validation of patient care.
• Assist with procedures, treatments, and surgical techniques, or delegate and assign these tasks appropriately.
• Complete patient population-, age-, procedure-, and protocol-specific education and competency testing according to unit standards.
• Demonstrate competency in required psychomotor skills.
• Assist in orienting new staff or students and serve as a resource and professional role model.
• Maintain responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care.
• Provide clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assertive personnel.
• Incorporate the PHS mission into caregiving activities and support DON philosophies of shared governance and care-delivery models.
• Meet the requirements of the PRN connection agreement.
• Float within the cluster to meet patient-care needs in other departments.
• Assume other leadership roles, such as relief charge nurse, as required by the department.
• Participate in unit or department governance and quality improvement activities.
• Follow the professional dress code, including displaying an ID badge; document continuing education; maintain positive working relationships; and maintain punctual, reliable attendance.
• Complete mandatory in-services, competencies, and licensure requirements on time, and follow safety and equipment policies.
• 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 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.
• Sign-on benefits available to qualified candidates.
• Relocation benefits available to qualified candidates.
• Wellness program with access to 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