RN-Outpatient-Urgent Care - Belen

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high quality patient care in a fast paced urgent care environment. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Medical Providers and the care team to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care. You will also help oversee daily clinical flow, ensuring smooth operations and an excellent patient experience. As a key clinical resource, you will serve as a mentor and professional role model for fellow team members.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: PRN

FTE: 0.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient acuity and determine appropriate placement for patients who cannot be roomed immediately upon arrival.
• Prepare patients for visits by identifying required pre-visit needs and initiating POCT and radiology tests in collaboration with the medical provider.
• Coordinate patient care through ongoing collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring smooth and effective care delivery.
• Delegate clinical tasks to team members based on validated competencies and scope of practice.
• Provide direct clinical care by assisting with treatments, administering medications per approved protocols, performing diagnostic testing (e.g., oximetry, ECG, glucometry, POCT, urinalysis), and supporting providers during procedures.
• Support departmental operations by maintaining oversight of urgent care flow, assisting with patient transfers to higher levels of care, and operating monitoring systems such as cardiac monitors.
• Serve as a clinical resource by orienting new staff or students, modeling professional behavior, and providing guidance to the healthcare team.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by ensuring cleanliness of nutrition areas and equipment, managing waste and sharps disposal, and storing supplies appropriately.
• Engage in professional development by attending staff meetings, participating in in-services, staying current through workshops or publications, and supporting PHS patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with staff and providers regarding patient status or concerns, organize care to support team quality, and perform additional functions as required or directed by medical providers.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Graduate Nurse Permit required
• Degree from accredited academic nursing program (If a program is under conditional status, approval may be granted by system CNO)
• Minimum ADN preparation with expectation of BSN completion within 5 years of hire
• BLS required

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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