What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surge Bariatrics Ortho Oncology position at Memorial Medical Center?
Charge Nurse Med Surge $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Shift: Full Time, Day 7am-7pm
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 26 room Medical Surgical Bariatrics, Ortho and Oncology 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 as an employee of MMC you will join a team that embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for the delivery of patient care. You will work with a team committed to ensure patients receive optimal medical attention and support. As a Charge Nurse you will be leading and supporting nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. This role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff assignments based on patient needs. You will be providing direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Supervises nursing and support staff during assigned shifts and ensures safe, quality care.
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
- License/Education: Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required up on hire. CLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
- Experience: 3 years experience required. Med Surg/Telemetry 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.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Marahi Bryant by emailing Marahi.Flores@lifepointhealth.net or text 928-201-8024
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.”