Presbyterian Healthcare Services·Socorro, New Mexico
Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Family Birthing Center using a standards-based framework. Coordinate care through collaboration with families, physicians, and other disciplines while overseeing the delivery of patient care.
Acts as clinical resource by overseeing the delivery of patient care, directs and delegates patient care assignments to home health aides and nursing staff based on acuteness of patient care needs and staff capability and anticipates future needs Maintains clinically competent in providing direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient, family, all other disciplines, primary and secondary physicians and community resources/programs. Demonstrates knowledge philosophy and provides support to patients and their families. Ensures that patients understand their rights and responsibilities, advanced directives and the meaning of informed consent during the admission process. Assesses and directs patient and family teaching needs and is proficient in the use of return demonstration and teaching aids in the home setting. Maintains professional responsibility for knowledge of current nursing research, practice standards, guidelines and protocols, and hospital policies, procedures, and programs to improve patient care quality. Maintains a proficiency in the use of all equipment used in his/her practice. Effectively communicates and assists other members of nursing team and/or other disciplines. Actively participates in problem solving and conflict resolution to maintain team cohesiveness. Performs on-call duties effectively with the ability to triage patients over the phone and visit when needed. Directs own educational needs for the top 10 ICD9 codes and/or diagnoses for diabetes, wounds/post-surgical, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, malnutrition/ nutrition needs, medication instruction, pain and symptom control/hospice care. Supervises the home health aides in compliance with the Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations. Performs other functions as required.
Degree from accredited academic nursing program Minimum ADN preparation Licensure: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required. Required Certification from either AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross BLS: All RN roles ACLS: Emergency Department, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Lab, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Progressive Care, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room NRP: Family Birthing Center, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Mother/Baby Care PALS: Children Services, Cardiovascular Lab, Emergency Department, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Requires a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a valid New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License. BLS and NRP certifications are required for the Family Birthing Center role.
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.
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