Clinical Nurse (RN) MED Surg 2100 Full-Time at Christus Health summary:
The Clinical Nurse (RN) in the MED Surg unit provides comprehensive patient care while coordinating treatment plans specific to the needs of patients. This role emphasizes maintaining high standards of clinical practice, ensuring quality care in a safe and efficient manner, and fostering respectful interactions with staff, patients, and families. Registered Nurses must hold a valid license, be certified in basic life support, and continuously enhance their skills and knowledge related to patient care.
DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.
RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)
SKILLS: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care. Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.
EXPERIENCE:
Keywords:
Clinical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Health Care, Medical Surgical, RN License, Patient Advocacy, Quality Care, BLS Certification, Health Services
