CN I, Clinical Nurse I - Acute Physical Rehab

About the Role

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. The RN ensures quality care is provided efficiently and safely, consistent with the unit’s standards of care, and demonstrates performance aligned with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization. The RN treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect, and demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS 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 within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
• Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of facts and evaluation of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Participates in patient and 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.
• Utilizes effective communication strategies to achieve intended outcomes.
• Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient‑care support activities.
• Coordinates team assignments and adjusts them based on patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated tasks for quality and completeness.
• Uses the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and students on the unit.
• Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians, and staff, greeting them promptly and courteously.
• Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude toward unit staff.
• Is receptive and responsive to new ideas.
• Participates in the unit’s growth and development through mechanisms that improve organizational performance.
• Collaborates with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the 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 the patient.

Experience

• All newly hired nurses with two or fewer years of experience as a Registered Nurse will be hired at CN I status.
• A new hire may be considered for a higher clinical ladder level (Level II or III) based on years of relevant experience, national professional nursing certification, and achievement of additional nursing education (B.S.N. and M.S.N.).

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within two weeks of hire date.
• All other required certifications must be obtained within six months of hire date.
• If certifications are held at time of hire, they must be maintained without a grace period for renewal.

Work Schedule

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Work Type

Per Diem, As Needed