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Clinical Nurse - Acute Observation
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$81,208 / year median in New Mexico
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Clinical Nurse - Acute Observation Christus Health United States, Mexico, Santa Fe 455 Saint Michaels Drive (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026
Description Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable One
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Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial needs.
Re-assesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations.
Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
Evaluates the plan of care.
Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.
Requirements:
- Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing
- Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served
- Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care
Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient. Experience All newly hired nurses with two or less years of experience as a Registered Nurse will be hired in at a CN I status. A new hire can be considered for a higher clinical ladder level (level II and III only) based on years of relevant experience to the clinical area, national professional nursing certification, achievement of additional nursing education (B.S.N. and MSN). Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. In accordance with the
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Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7
PM Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed