Job Description:

Los Alamos Medical Center is an outstanding place to work as a nurse as we are committed to our quality initiatives and a culture of safety, are invested in the growth of our staff.  We support ongoing education, certifications and other ongoing learning, have a tuition reimbursement program, and extend numerous recognition programs to all of our staff.  We focus on a family atmosphere and a collaborative and team-oriented practice model in nursing.Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.Documents patient care given.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patientMinimum EducationAssociates degree required. Graduate of a program in discipline required. Bachelors degree preferred.Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.CertificationsBLS and ACLS current upon hire.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)/ENPC obtained within six (6) months of hire or transfer into position.Newly graduated RNs must have current BLS to start. They must obtain  ACLS and PALS/ENPC within six (6) months from hire or transfer into position.New hires will have ninety (90) days from date of hire to obtain American Heart Association certifications. Notwithstanding this "˜grace period' for obtaining American Heart Association certifications, employees are not excused from being current in any and all existing certifications that are required for their position as outlined in the position job description.Licenses:Current NM RN license or appropriate compact licensure.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran