Registered Nurse - Pre Operative

Location

New Mexico

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

6:30 AM - 3:30 PM (5 Days - 8 hours)

Job 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. The role demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization, while treating staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Obtain and record initial assessments; establish priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
• Reassess patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
• Develop and implement a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the established timeframe by Nursing Standards of Care.
• Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on the evaluation of patient outcomes; modify the plan of care as needed.
• Participate in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
• Implement and document timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care.
• Perform various Point of Care testing procedures.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• BLS Certification from AHA required.
• ACLS Certification from AHA required.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care.
• Effective communication skills appropriate to the developmental age of patients.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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