ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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- Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
- Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.
- Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
- Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.
- Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.
- Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.
- Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
- Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
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- Basic computer.
- Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education – Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – Associate Degree or Diploma required.
- Work Experience – One-year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.
- Training – N/A
- License – Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.
- Certification – BLS required. ACLS, PALS required or within 90 days of employment. TNCC and ENPC preferred.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an Associate Degree or Diploma
- One year of relevant nursing experience; graduates may be accepted based on position availability
- Current New Mexico RN license or RN license with Multistate Compact privileges
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, required within 90 days if not held at hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, required within 90 days if not held at hire
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
- Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification
What We Do
Artesia General Hospital is a nonprofit general medical and surgical facility providing advanced, compassionate healthcare services including primary care, emergency care, surgery, orthopedics, and behavioral health to communities in Artesia, Carlsbad, and Roswell, NM.
