RN - OR

Clinical Nurse I, II, III, IV

Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Surgery Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Current RN license in New Mexico or current Compact state license Certifications: BLS Certification required. ACLS Certification required. Must-Have: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patient rights in the delivery of care. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely appropriate to the developmental age of the patient.

Description: 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. The nature of supervision includes reporting to the Patient Care Director or Manager. The environment may present exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases. 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 include handling emergency/crisis situations, prolonged 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, and distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits are necessary. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination are required.