Clinical Nurse RN / Full-Time

Clinical Nurse RN / Full-Time at Christus Health summary:

A Clinical Nurse RN provides comprehensive patient care including assessment, treatment, and emergency intervention in various healthcare settings. This role requires a current RN license, BLS certification, and specialized certifications such as ACLS and PALS, along with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities and unpredictable situations. The nurse works under nursing leadership to ensure safe and effective patient care while adhering to physical and safety requirements.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months. Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department. BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.

SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EXPERIENCE: 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Nursing Leadership

ENVIRONMENT:

-Bloodborne pathogen: B

Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

Keywords:

clinical nursing, patient care, registered nurse, RN license, BLS certification, ACLS, PALS, emergency care, patient assessment, healthcare