Registered Nurse (RN)

Launch Your Career With UsJoin a team where your work truly matters. Muleshoe Area Medical Center is a small, community-focused hospital that prides itself on providing compassionate, hands-on care. Here, you're not just a number, you're part of a family. Our team works closely across all departments to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to the community we serve. If you're looking for a supportive environment, approachable leadership, and the opportunity to practice a wide range of clinical skills, you'll feel right at home here.The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in planning, organizing, and delivering safe, compassionate care to patients. This position provides clinical oversight, supports nursing staff, advocates for patients and families, and ensures effective communication across all hospital departments. As an RN at a small hospital, you will experience meaningful, hands-on involvement in every stage of the patient's care.Why You'll Love Working HereFamily-friendly, close-knit environment where teamwork comes firstNew Grad Friendly Environment - Supportive preceptors and hands-on learningSafe, encouraging learning space to practice skills, ask questions, and growSmaller hospital = broader experience and more one-on-one time with providersLeadership that listens and supports your growthStrong work-life balance with flexible scheduling considerationsCommunity-focused mission where your care makes a real differenceCross-training opportunities across departmentsSupportive culture that values respect, communication, and collaborationBenefits and PerksCompetitive pay with shift differentialsPTO that begins accruing immediatelyHealth, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement plan with employer contributionsStrong mentorship and a teamwork-driven cultureHoliday recognition and employee appreciation eventsQualifications:Competent in medical terminology.Knowledgeable about the interventions and evaluations of drug therapy.Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications.Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI).Competent in clinical skills and use of medical equipment.Knowledgeable of Infection Control and Prevention Programs.Knowledge of licensing requirements, nursing practice act, statutes and rules applicable to nursing.Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements needed to perform jobEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Completes comprehensive assessment of inpatients upon admission and change in condition.Completes a focused assessment of patients each shift.Assures the completion of focused assessment throughout shift by Licensed Vocational Nurses and graduate nurses.Makes patient assignments in accordance with identified patient needs and documented competencies of nursing personnel.Establish, implement, evaluate and document patient plan of care and services.Provide education to staff, patient and family members promoting improvements in health care delivery.Administers transfusions of blood and blood products and patient medication administration as needed.Advocate for patient.Triage, assess and record patient's history, signs and symptoms.Evaluate and report patient status according to standardized format.Perform point of care diagnostic tests, such as, EKG and glucometer readings.Continually monitor to assure medical provider's orders for the patient's care are being carried out.Inform medical provider of any changes in patient status.Provides oversight of nursing personnel (and EMS personnel, if relevant) and all clinical care provided.Interact with patients, family members, medical providers and ancillary personnel on a continuous basis.Carry out procedures for admitting, transferring or discharging patients.Knows and complies with practice standards of the state board of nursing.Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required.RequirementsEducation and/or Experience:Current Registered Nurse licensureEntry Level Degree or Diploma in NursingLife Support (BLS) certificateSuccessful completion of the following courses:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), obtained within six (6) months from date of hirePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), obtained within six (6) months from date of hire OREmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), obtained within six (6) months from date of hireTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), per Trauma Rules obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire ORAdvanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN), per Trauma Rules obtain within eighteen (18) months from date of hireNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Basic preferredLanguage/Reading Skills:Communicate verbally and in writing in English.Mathematical Skills:Competent in dosage calculations.Basic statistical concepts.Reasoning Ability: Responds to unusual or varied situations that are not covered by existing standards, procedures and precedents.Work Environment: Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, ascend and descend stairs, possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Frequently be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist level and may occasionally be required to assist moving adult patients. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision. Specific hearing abilities using the stethoscope for breath sounds and Korotkoff sounds.