Clinical Nurse RN / Full-Time

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico.  Current BLS Certification.  Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months.  Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department.  BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.

SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EXPERIENCE: 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Nursing Leadership

ENVIRONMENT:

-Bloodborne pathogen:  B

Works irregular hours.  Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care.  Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.  Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing.  Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.  Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment.  Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.  Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.