Registered Nurse - ICU in Taos, New Mexico at Holy Cross Medical Center

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Holy Cross Medical Center
Taos, New Mexico, 87571, United States
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Registered Nurse - ICU

POSITION PURPOSE
The Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients in a friendly and supportive environment. Our hospital prides itself on delivering personalized care to our community and an employee in this position shall share in our commitment to excellence and patient-centered service. This position focuses on high-quality patient care and collaboration with the healthcare team. By providing compassionate care, engaging in effective communication and adhering to safety and ethical standards, the position contributes significantly to the successful outcomes in the intensive care unit settings. The position will work under the guidelines outlined by the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO) standards, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the American Nurses Association (ANA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Standards.
MINIMUM MANDATORY qualifications
Experience:
  • Previous nursing experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome.
  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications:
  • Current and valid nursing license in the State of New Mexico or compact state.
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  • Adherence to HCMC's policies surrounding patient safety, infection control and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in dealing with a variety of individuals.
  • Compassionate, patient-focused and adaptable to the dynamic needs of a rural healthcare setting.
  • A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required within 60 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.
  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish preferred.

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Taos, New Mexico, 87571, United States

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