Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

POSITION PURPOSE

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients in a friendly and supportive environment. Our hospital prides itself on delivering personalized care to our community; an employee in this position should share in our commitment to excellence and patient-centered service.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• New graduate OR minimum two (2) years of experience.

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

MANDATORY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current and valid nursing license in the State of New Mexico or compact state.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills; excellent communication, interpersonal abilities and proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Adherence to Holy Cross Medical Center policies surrounding patient safety, infection control and HIPAA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in dealing with a variety of individuals.
• Compassionate, patient-focused and adaptable to the dynamic needs of a rural healthcare setting.

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required within sixty (60) days of hire.