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.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

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 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.

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Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.