RN - Emergency Department

Location Address:

211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $41.58 Maximum Offer $56.10

Summary:

Build your career while making a meaningful impact close to home. Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Emergency Department RN to join our team at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a community known for its fresh mountain air, outdoor adventure, and relaxed pace of life.

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: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

Join  Presbyterian Healthcare Services at Lincoln County Medical Center in beautiful Ruidoso, New Mexico. We are seeking a dedicated  Registered Nurse (RN)for our  Emergency Department (ED)to provide rapid, high-quality care to patients experiencing acute illness or trauma. In this role, you will act quickly to stabilize patients in a fast-paced environment, leveraging the latest medical technology and a collaborative team approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Triage: Utilize the nursing process to perform rapid assessments and prioritize patient care based on acuity and severity of illness.

• Direct Patient Care: Provide direct nursing care for an assigned group of patients, integrating a standards-based framework to ensure safety and clinical excellence.

• Emergency Interventions: Execute life-saving treatments including  IV starts , blood transfusions, wound care, and  medication administration according to physician orders and hospital protocols.

• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside physicians, techs, and specialists to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely records within the  EPIC electronic charting system to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance. 

Qualifications:

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required

• Associate Degree

• Registered Nurse

• BLS certification required at time of hire

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.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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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