Clinical Nurse (RN) Med Surg / Full-time

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 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.