RN - Surgical/ICU
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Ruidoso
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Summary: Responsible for utilizing the nursing process
to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients
during a shift. Responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct
nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a
standards-based framework model Type of Opportunity: Per Required
Need FTE: 0.001000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
Qualifications: Other information: Licensure: State of New Mexico
or Compact State Nursing License or Graduate Nurse Permit required
Academic Preparation: *Degree from accredited academic nursing
program (If a program is under conditional status, approval may be
granted by system CNO) *Minimum ADN preparation with expectation of
BSN completion within 5 years of hire Education: Essential: *
Associate Degree Credentials: Essential: * Registered Nurse-NM
Responsibilities: 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. *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 and clinical standards of care. *Incorporates PHS mission
(VVPS) in care-giving activities. *Supports DON philosophies of
shared 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 inservice to include BLS, safety training,
bloodborne pathogen/infection/TB 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 inservices,
competencies and licensure requirements on time. * 8. Adheres to
safety and equipment policies. *Performs other functions as
required. Benefits: We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program,
including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms,
nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! Learn
more about our employee benefits:
https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits Why work at
Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the
health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to
partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active
steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we
offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our
on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes,
wellness challenges and more. Presbyterian's story is really the
story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard
work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and
volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to
a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New
Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian
Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients,
members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned,
not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide
health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in
New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer
with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers
and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000
members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid
(Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. About Our Regional
Delivery System Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a
network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New
Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe,
Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more
than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make
Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly
14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from
general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our
regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for
their communities. We are part of New Mexico's history - and
committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just
as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to
come. About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in
population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes
bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of
the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are
as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and
lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes. New Mexico offers
endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active
lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the
elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking,
golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all
available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer
with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to:
USD $51.00 Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this
role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not
limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other
business and organizational needs.
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