RN - Pediatrics

Job Title

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer's markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people.

Why Choose Us

• Health (medical, dental, vision) and 401K benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive paid time off / extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Employee assistance program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• And much more…

Position Summary

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Promotes and supports interventions to ensure patient's rights are protected, acting as an advocate for patients and their families. Embraces and actively engages in ongoing efforts to provide optimal customer service to provide immediate resolution of patient/customer concerns and complaints. Demonstrates awareness of ethical/legal issues as applied to patients, self, and others. Articulates and models the values of caring and demonstrates a patient centered focus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required. Graduate of a school of nursing program. Bachelor's degree and master's degree is preferred.
• Current license as an RN - registered nurse in New Mexico or compact license required.
• Basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) is required.
• CCRN is preferred.
• ACLS is required for all areas where moderate sedation is performed.
• New hires/transfers: required certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment, if currently certified, must maintain current certification.
• Certification or completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical Center.
• Experience in an acute care facility preferred.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.