RN - Family Birth Center - Sign On Up To $7500

RN - Family Birth Center - Socorro General Hospital Location: 1202 Highway 60, Socorro, New Mexico 87801-3914, United States of America Pay Range: $37.80/hr – $55.40/hr (base pay) Job Type: Full time (0.9 FTE) Job Summary Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. Prioritize delivery of nursing care using time and resources effectively, integrating a standards-based framework model. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses. Coordinates patients’ care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate database/assessment flow sheet. Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care. Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc. Performs competently in emergency situations. Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency. Assumes responsibility for clinical supervision of LPNs and non‑licensed assistive personnel. Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care. Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or assigns to other team members as appropriate. Completes patient population/age‑specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards. Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills. Assists in orientation of new staff or students, and serves as a resource person and professional role model. Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care. Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care‑giving activities. Supports DON philosophies of shared governance and models of care delivery. Assumes other leadership roles (e.g. relief charge nurse) as required by the department. Meets professional requirements (in‑service training, performance standards, quality improvement participation, attendance, etc.) Qualifications Licensure: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Graduate Nurse Permit required. Academic Preparation: Degree from accredited academic nursing program; minimum ADN with expectation of BSN completion within 5 years of hire. Compensation & Benefits Sign‑on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. Educational and career development options, tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities. Staff safety: wearable badge allowing nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help. Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (eligible positions). Malpractice liability insurance. Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department. EPIC electronic charting system. Employee wellness program: on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources, wellness challenges. EEO Statement AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Presbyterian Healthcare Services