RN Swing Bed Day Shift

About the role

This position is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico – NOT Carlsbad, California. It is a full-time role offering up to $30,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, day shift, and increased rates. The role includes a generous benefits package, including up to $20,000 student loan repayment for full-time RNs, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a 401K plan, paid time off, education assistance, paid holidays, and a 100% reimbursement for licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Affords assistance to physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.

Requirements

Required qualifications include 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting. Additional requirements may include:

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of human growth and development.
• Ability to administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in critical care, emergency services, OR services, obstetrics/labor and delivery/post-partum/nursery, oncology, orthopedics, PACU, NICU, telemetry, or dialysis.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Up to $20,000 student loan repayment for full-time RNs.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• A 401K plan.
• Paid time off.
• Education assistance.
• Paid holidays.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is not specified, but it is up to $30,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is day shift.