Advanced Registered Nurse

Description POSITION SUMMARY : 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. 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : 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.