Clinical Nurse (RN) OR AM Admitting PER Diem at Christus Health summary:
The Registered Nurse coordinates and implements patient care tailored to specific age groups while ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld. They demonstrate effective work habits and clinical practice, treating all individuals with respect. Registered Nurses must possess a current nursing license and various required certifications to provide optimal care for their patients.
Description
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.
RequirementsEDUCATION: 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.
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.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, patient care, clinical practice, New Mexico RN license, healthcare, BLS Certification, patient safety, nursing, age-specific care
