Lifepoint Health·Los Alamos, New Mexico
Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including medication administration and monitoring patient conditions. Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate care, transfers, and discharges while educating patients and their families.
Your experience matters
Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical 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.
How you’ll contribute
Provides direct patient care using the nursing process within established scope and standards, including medication administration, treatments, and daily living assistance.
Monitors and communicates patient conditions, responds to status changes, and prioritizes care based on urgency.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care, transfers, and discharges, while addressing psychosocial and spiritual needs.
Educates patients and families based on individual needs and acts as an advocate for the patient’s physical and emotional well-being.
What we’re looking for is a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical who is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence with these qualifications:
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
BLS
ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
One year of experience preferred
3x12/4x10/5x8 + Days (7a-7p)/ Nights(7p-7a) + rotating weekends/every 3rd weekend/every weekend + on call, holidays, etc. (i.e. 3x12, Nights (7p-7a), rotating weekends) Flexibility in scheduling may be required.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing Lisa.Lambert@lifepointhealth.net [Michele.Allison@lifepointhealth.net].
Los Alamos Medical Center is the only hospital in Los Alamos County and is a major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. Our 47-bed acute care facility has been providing quality and compassionate emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. Our highly trained Medical Staff and over 300 healthcare employees deliver a level of medical technology and technique that is not commonly found in "small community hospitals".
The hospital provides medical, surgical, obstetrical, emergency, and diagnostic services. Los Alamos Medical Center’s Clinical Laboratory and Radiology Departments offer a broad spectrum of care facilitated by state-of-the-art equipment. Lifepoint’s Northern New Mexico Clinic Services division includes employed providers (physicians and nurse practitioners): hospitalist, family practice, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and oncology specialists. Los Alamos Medical Center’s Care Coordination Department ensures a seamless transition throughout the area health care delivery system via discharge planning and community care coordination partnering with other providers.
In all, Los Alamos Medical Center employs approximately 300 Northern New Mexicans in its Los Alamos and Espanola locations. As a major employer, as well as healthcare provider, Los Alamos Medical Center takes pride in its contributions to the communities of our region.
“Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Applicants must have a current state RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. BLS is required, with ACLS and PALS certifications needed within six months of hire.
Market context
In New Mexico, nursing roles that support home health, long-term care, and developmentally disabled patients are often in steady demand, especially when agencies need licensed RNs who can work independently. These positions are competitive because employers value a current New Mexico RN license, a valid driver’s license, required insurance, and experience in related care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any scheduling, documentation, or travel expectations before applying.
