Job Description

Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106-4930, United States of America

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $:

37.8

Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:

51

Summary:

We’re seeking compassionate, skilled Registered Nurses with a passion for patient-centered treatment and expertise in cardiac health. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside leading physicians, use advanced technology, and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day!

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)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

 

Type of Opportunity:

Full time

FTE:

1

Job Exempt:

No

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) RN is integral to providing exceptional patient care throughout a full range of procedures, including open heart - coronary bypass, valve surgery, and congenital heart defects.

The Cardiovascular Operating Room at Presbyterian Hospital offers a fast-paced environment with high-functioning technology and a multidisciplinary approach in surgical cases. Our three dedicated heart rooms and one hybrid room serve both pediatric and adult patients. Our procedures range from Open Heart Surgery (coronary bypass, valve surgery, congenital heart defects ), Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacements and Thoracic Cases.

Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. Responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a standards-based framework model

Additional Job Duties:

Assist with individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.

Coordinates patients care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.

Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate database/assessment flow sheet.

Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care.

Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician, or protocols and documents according to policy.

Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.

Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit policies and documents through EOSS etc.

Performs competently in emergency situations.

Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task.

Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel.

Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care.

Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as appropriate.

Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit policy.

Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills.

Assists in orientation of new staff or students and serve as a resource person and professional role model.

Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure, nursing guidelines of care, and policies.

Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities.

Supports DON philosophies of professional governance and models of care delivery.

Assumes other leadership roles (i.e. relief charge nurse) as required by the department.

Meets professional requirements as follows:
A. In-service requirements:
1. Age-specific training (caregiving, treatment, assessments specific to the age of populations served).
2. Mandatory yearly in-service to include BLS, safety training, bloodborne pathogen/infection/respiratory fit testing training.
B. Performance Standards:
1. Participates in unit/department governance.
2. Adheres to PHS dress code for professionals, including display of ID badge.
3. Documents own continuing education.
4. Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers and other healthcare team members.
5. Participates in quality improvement activities.
6. Maintains a punctual and reliable attendance record.
7. Completes mandatory in-services, competencies and licensure requirements on time.
8. Adheres to safety and equipment policies.

 

Performs other functions as required.

ENHANCED Sign on Bonus and/or Relocation Benefits available to Eligible Candidates!

Do you have questions about this specific role? Click here to schedule time with the recruiter for this position. 

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License

• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

• ACLS: Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room

• PALS: Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room

• CVOR HIGHLY PREFERRED

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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.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.

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.

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Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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