PRN RN - Med Surg/Emergency Department

Summary

Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital is seeking compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented Registered Nurses to join our combined Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department Unit. As a Critical Access Hospital serving the beautiful community of Tucumcari, New Mexico, our nurses have the unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing skills across both Med/Surg and Emergency Department settings.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)

• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)

• Malpractice liability insurance

• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: PRN FTE: 0.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Our Units consist of 7 Medical Surgical beds and 8 Emergency Room beds providing nurses with a broad scope of practice and the opportunity to expand their clinical expertise through cross-training opportunities.

• Opportunity to cross-train between Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department nursing

• Develop advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment

• Small, collaborative team culture where nurses truly make an impact

• Leadership and career advancement opportunities, including:

• Charge Nurse

• Clinical Practice Leader (CPL)

• Unit-based leadership and professional development roles

• Critical Access Hospital experience with broad clinical exposure

• Competitive nurse-to-patient ratios:

• Medical-Surgical: 1:6

• ED: 1:4

Serves as a clinical resource by coordinating and overseeing patient care, delegating responsibilities based on patient needs, staff competencies, and unit priorities.

Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process, evaluates outcomes, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality care.

Coordinates care with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Educates patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, patient rights, and informed consent.

Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based practice, nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Demonstrates proficiency in the use of clinical equipment and technology required for patient care.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members while contributing to a collaborative and patient-centered environment.

Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and professional development activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher from an accredited nursing program required.

Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State RN license required.

BLS certification required for all RN roles (AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross accepted).

Additional certifications may be required based on department assignment. (ACLS, PALS, NRP)

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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.

Compensation Disclaimer

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.

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