Clinical Nurse (LPN - RN) Inpatient Rehab/ Full-Time at CHRISTUS Health

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care Coordination, Clinical Practice, LPN Skills Competency, IV Therapy, BLS Certification, Inpatient Rehab, Crisis Management, Physical Positioning, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION 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. Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico LPN license required. BLS Certification required or must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.) SKILLS: Must be able to pass LPN skills competency checklist applicable to area. LPN IV Therapy Certification preferred. Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently. EXPERIENCE: Six months of hospital experience required. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Manager or Director ENVIRONMENT: * Bloodborne pathogens - C (OR, Recovery Room, Labor and Delivery). * Bloodborne pathogens - B (other patient care areas) Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits required. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse acts as a clinical practitioner, coordinating and implementing patient care tailored to the age of the patient population served on assigned units. This role ensures quality care is delivered efficiently and safely, adhering to unit standards of care and reflecting the organization's mission and goals.