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Charge Nurse - Neuro/Bariatric Step Down

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Eligibility
RN
Unit
Stepdown

Posted Jul 13 · Not open to new grads

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What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
Charge shifts
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Below most NM staff postings

NM staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $51/hr, across 211 postings.

About this role

Location Address

2400 Unser Blvd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124


Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $42.69
Maximum Offer $61.17


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Summary

How you grow matters here... 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: Full time
FTE: 0.90
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)


Responsibilities

Job Description

We are hiring a Charge RN for our 48 bed, step down unit. The Charge RN will under the direction of the Nursing Director, works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as a part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service area(s). May provide direct patient care

Our unit treats a wide variety of patients including those with Stroke, CHF, GI, Renal, Neurologic conditions, patients in respiratory distress, Neuro , and post bariatric surgery patients. We work with interdisciplinary teams such as social workers, PT/OT, Case Managers, and outpatient services. The biggest focus on our unit is a warm welcoming culture that understands the importance of work life balance. We are a family oriented unit that believes in supporting one another, with lots of opportunity for growth as you build your critical thinking skills in our fast paced environment.

Qualifications

Experience

Minimum One year of nursing experience required

Specialty

Certifications

Specialty Certifications in area of practice preferred

Education

Essential

  • Associate Degree

*ACLS

Credentials

Essential

  • Registered Nurse;

Licensure

State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required.

Academic Preparation

*Degree from accredited academic nursing program (If a program is under conditional status, approval may be granted by system CNO)

*Additional Requirements based upon area of service *CDS Inpatient *Progressive and Critical Care Units: ACLS *Emergency Departments: ACLS, PALS *Pediatrics / PICU: PALS *Newborn Nursery / Mother-Baby Care / NICU: NRP *Family Birthing Center: NRP and Fetal Monitoring; permanent charge requires ACLS in addition to others *Pre-op / Operating Room / PACU: ACLS, PALS *Oncology Chemotherapy certification

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.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Qualifications: Experience: Minimum One year of nursing experience required Specialty Certifications: Specialty Certifications in area of practice preferred Education: Essential: * Ass· from this posting

Requirements

  • Minimum One year of nursing experience required
  • Specialty
  • Specialty Certifications in area of practice preferred

Benefits

  • Tuition and certification reimbursement
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Staff Safety wearable badge
  • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and lead roles
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department
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  • Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges

Place

City
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Median rent
$1,514/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$89,596/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
8% below the national average

New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.

Rio Rancho sits on a high mesa northwest of Albuquerque, offering sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains and a quieter suburban pace within easy commuting distance of major hospitals. New Mexico's third-largest city blends high-desert living with affordable housing options, making it popular among healthcare professionals seeking space and Southwestern scenery.

Map showing the location of Rio Rancho, NM
Approximate location in Rio Rancho, NM. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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