Icu Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited academic nursing program; minimum ADN preparation.
• New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
• BLS certification from AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross is required for all RN roles.
• ACLS certification is required for Critical Care roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients during a shift, prioritizing care and using time and resources efficiently.
• Oversee delivery of patient care and direct or delegate patient care assignments based on patient acuity and staff capabilities.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, consult specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care processes to support optimal care.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, other disciplines, physicians, and community resources or programs.
• Support patients and families, and ensure patients understand their rights and responsibilities, advance directives, and informed consent.
• Assess and direct patient and family teaching needs, using return demonstrations and teaching aids in the home setting.
• Maintain knowledge of current nursing research, practice standards, guidelines, protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain proficiency in the equipment used in practice.
• Communicate effectively with and assist other nursing team members and disciplines.
• Participate in problem-solving and conflict resolution to maintain team cohesiveness.
• Perform on-call duties, including triaging patients by phone and visiting when needed.
• Direct educational needs related to the listed diagnoses and care topics, including diabetes, wounds and post-surgical care, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, nutrition, medication instruction, pain and symptom control, and hospice care.
• Supervise home health aides in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to call discreetly for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Free on-site and community-based gyms.
• Nutrition coaching and classes.
• Mindfulness and meditation resources.
• Wellness challenges.