What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Ortho Clinic, FT position at Los Alamos Physician Practices?
RN Ortho Clinic, FT-7435-2582Los Alamos Physician Practices
Description
At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care. We invite you to come be a part of this organization.
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual / psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and / or family and provides patient / family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Qualifications
Minimum education
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire.
Casting certification required within 6 months of hire.
Licenses
Current NM RN licensure or appropriate RN Compact licensure.
Nursing
Primary Location
New Mexico-Los Alamos
Schedule
Full-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, 7-10 hr / shift, weekdays only
