Graduate Nurse - Emergency Room

Under the supervision of a licensed RN, the graduate nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift and periodizing the delivery of care using time and resources efficiently integrating an evidence and standards based framework model.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

Qualifications:

• Associates in Nursing or Bachelors of Science in Nursing required
• Minimum ADN or BSN Preparation
• State permit to practice as a Graduate Nurse required
• Degree from an accredited academic school of nursing preferred
• Permit to practice at the specific PHS facility is completed and approved by the NMBON
• Permits to practice are valid until the NCLEX examination are disseminated but not to exceed the expiration date on the permit
• Under the direct supervision of a licensed RN who is physically in the same facility and/or on the same unit who can observe, direct, and evaluate the performance of the GN
• The Graduate Nurse must be scheduled to take the NCLEX exam
• Graduate RNs educated in the United States may take the exam a maximum of three times within three years of first being eligible to sit for the exam
• The applicant must wait 45 days to retest after failing the exam and meet all the NCLEX requirements for retaking the exam
• BLS Required

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses
• Coordinates patient care through collaboration with patient/family and healthcare team
• Performs assessment per evidence-based standards and documents in EMR and any designated documentation platforms
• Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care
• Administers medication and treatment as prescribed by physician, provider, or standard protocols and documents according to policy
• Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care
• Evaluates patient progression towards outcomes per unit standards and documents
• Performs at basic competency levels in emergency situations
• Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency to perform task
• Assumes responsibility for clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care
• Assists with various procedures, treatment, surgical techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as appropriate
• Completes yearly education per PARTE and PACCER modules and any unit specific requirements on time
• Demonstrates competencies in required psychomotor skills
• Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care
• Incorporates PHS MVV and CARES in caregiving
• Supports DON philosophies of shared governance and models of care deliveries
• Participates in unit/department governance
• Documents own continuing education
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Completes mandatory in-services, competencies, and Graduate Nurse requirements on time

Caring Practices:

• Incorporates nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering.

Clinical Judgment and Action:

• Uses clinical reasoning, which includes clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and a global grasp of the patient care situation, coupled with nursing skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to manage patient care.

Patient Advocacy:

• Works on behalf of the patient/family representing their concerns and helps resolve ethical and clinical issues that impact the patient situation.

Benefits:

We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group.

About Our Regional Delivery System:

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico.

About New Mexico:

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day.