RN - ICU

RN - ICU at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:

The RN - ICU at Rust Medical Center provides critical care to acutely and critically ill patients, utilizing advanced clinical skills and patient monitoring technology. Responsibilities include administering medications, operating life-support equipment, collaborating with healthcare teams, and supporting patients and families emotionally. The role requires a nursing license, BLS certification, and offers benefits such as tuition reimbursement, shift differentials, and wellness programs.

Overview:

Rust Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU who understands the importance of attention to detail and possess high-level critical thinking skills for acutely and critically ill patients. Must utilize exceptional social skills to foster patient comfort and genuine connections. If you combine compassion, humanity and adeptness in handling complex tasks to deliver quality patient care, we invite you to apply and become a valuable part of our dedicated team.

Sign on a nd relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates .

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:
Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)

Work Schedule:

12 Hour Nights

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License

• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

• 1 year of Telemetry experience Preferred

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring Patients:
  Continuously assessing vital signs and responding to any changes in condition.

• Administering Medications:
  Ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration of treatments.

• Operating Medical Equipment:
  Managing ventilators, monitors, and other life-support devices.

• Collaborating with Healthcare Teams:
  Working closely with physicians and specialists to develop treatment plans.

• Providing Emotional Support:
  Educating and comforting patients and their families during difficult times.

• Maintaining Patient Records:
  Keeping detailed documentation of treatments and progress.

• Responding to Emergencies:
  Acting swiftly in life-threatening situations, including resuscitation efforts.

• Adhering to Safety Protocols:
  Following strict infection control measures to protect patients and staff.

Benefits:

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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/Hr. 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.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, ICU Nurse, Critical Care, Patient Monitoring, Medication Administration, Ventilator Management, Telemetry, Healthcare Team Collaboration, BLS Certification, EPIC Charting