Charge Nurse (RN) Med Surg

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Lifepoint Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Las Cruces, New Mexico

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Charge Nurse will assess patient needs, administer treatments, and ensure patient comfort and safety within a 34-room medical-surgical unit. They will also serve as a patient-care innovator, utilizing specialized interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

You have a current state RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. You are also required to have BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire.

Must Have Skills for ATS

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS

PALS

Job Description

Your experience matters 
At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary 
Join our team in a 34 room Medical Surgical unit, located on the 3rd floor, where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of RNs, LPNs, CMAs and CNAs. With a 1:5 to 1:6 nurse to patient ratio, you will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

How you’ll contribute 
You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer 
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  
•    $15,000 sign-on bonus for full time
•    Relocation assistance
•    Shift differentials
•    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
•    Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
•    Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
•    Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
•    Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
•    Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements 
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
•    BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
•    ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. 
•    One year of experience preferred

About our Health System 
Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement
“Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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Lifepoint Health

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