Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Company: Memorial Medical Center
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where
you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum
of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative
services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.Where We
Are:From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated
farmer's markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled
with natural wonder, year-round excitement and historic proportions
of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions,
outstanding educational system, and friendly people.Why Choose
Us:Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package
for full-time employeesEmployee Assistance Program - mental,
physical, and financial wellness assistanceTuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsProfessional
Development and Growth OpportunitiesAnd much more Position
Summary:Performs plan of care intervention, including medication
administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well
as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as
appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists
patients with performing activities of daily living, including
personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient
care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and
spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of
patient and/or family and provides patient/family education
appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as
an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the
patient. Promotes and supports interventions to ensure patient's
rights are protected, acting as an advocate for patients and their
families. This includes efforts to minimize and ensure the
appropriate use and management of restraint. Embraces and actively
engages in ongoing efforts to provide optimal customer service to
provide immediate resolution of patient/customer concerns and
complaints. Demonstrates awareness of ethical/legal issues as
applied to patients, self and others. Articulates and models the
values of caring and demonstrates a Patient Centered Focus.
Assesses patient's pain and/or level of comfort and provides prompt
intervention specific to the patient's needs. Accepts and embodies
the role of leader at the point of care delivery. Maintains a focus
on care and service to patients and families. Performs triage of
patients based on ESI criteria.Minimum Qualifications:Associate's
degree is required. Graduate of a School of Nursing program.
Bachelor's degree and Master's degree is preferred. Current license
as an RN in New Mexico or compact license required.Basic Life
Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is
required.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.Trauma
Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) and CEN is preferred.ACLS is required
for all areas where moderate sedation is performed.New
Hires/Transfers: Requires that BLS certification must be obtained
within 90 days of employment and 1 year for ACLS.If currently
certified, must maintain current certification. Certification or
completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical
Center.NM GN permit to practice acceptable for 90 days.Minimum Work
Experience: Experience in an acute care facility preferred.Memorial
Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee
or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis
protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Equal
opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for
diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces , Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Healthcare , Las Cruces, New Mexico
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