Registered Nurse - ER

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Not all who wander are lost... The community Gallup, NM Gallup is in northwest New Mexico, near the Four Corners region. Gallup is situated midway between Albuquerque, NM, and Flagstaff, AZ on Interstate 40 and is bisected by historic US Highway 66. Gallup is THE destination for outdoor adventures, culture seekers, and art lovers. This is as real and authentic as it gets- Native American culture, steeped in tradition, and a town surrounded by some of the best outdoor recreation destinations and trails in the Southwest. Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Gallup here! Airport Information: Four Corners Regional Airport The airport is 113 miles from the center of Gallup, NM. This airport supports over 40 non-stop flights across the country through 20 different airlines. For more information about Four Corners Regional Airport, check out their website here! About the Facility Gallup Indian Medical Center The Gallup Indian Medical Center is a 99-bed hospital in Gallup New Mexico, on the border of the Navajo Reservation. Clinical specialties at the GIMC include internal medicine, cardiology, anesthesia, OB GYN, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, radiology, pathology, pediatrics, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and urology. The workload at Gallup is one of the largest in the Indian Health Service with 250,000 outpatient encounters and 5800 inpatient admissions annually. GIMC is the largest staff of all Navajo area client facilities. Facility address: 1808 West Aztec Ave. Gallup NM 87301

Responsibilities

• The RN ER initiates and manages the nursing process for admitted patients.
• Deliver nursing care, including patient education, based on the nursing process.
• Prioritize nursing care according to patient needs and clinical settings.
• Execute and monitor medical orders from physicians, including administering medications, oxygen, and treatments.
• Operate and manage therapeutic devices such as drainage, feeding, and suction tubes, as well as respiratory and electrocardiograph machines.
• Measure and assess vital signs, neurological status, and other health indicators.
• The RN ER provides direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and ambulation.
• Document patient care, changes in condition, and other unit activities.
• Recognize life-threatening emergencies and initiate resuscitation measures and other emergency procedures.
• Identify adverse reactions to medications and treatments, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Perform quality control checks for crash carts, lab equipment, and other medical devices.
• Assist in the collection of specimens, including blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Serve as a member of the healthcare team for after-hours and emergency situations.
• The RN ER provides comprehensive nursing care specific to the age and condition of patients, ranging from neonates to geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Education: Must have a minimum of an Associate of Science in Nursing degree.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of two (2) years of ER experience.
• Certification: Must have an ACLS. BLS and PALS through either the American Heart Association or the client is required. NRP/TNCC/CEN certification is preferred but not required.
• License: Shall possess a current, valid, unrestricted physician license in the state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States, throughout the term of this contract.

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