Job Description
DescriptionThe 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.Requirements
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:
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Patient Care Director or Manager
ENVIRONMENT:
Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU,
L & D);
Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and
x-rays.
Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful
professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in
schedule and emergencies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis
situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical
effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable
reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space
relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual
acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: RN
- Location: 1672 Hospital DrSanta Fe, New Mexico 87505
- Contact:
About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.