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o union activities
o fire
o disaster
o bomb threats
o matters of legal importance
o calls received from the Office of Healthcare Quality, Health Department or any other regulatory body
o Safety issues
• Obtain materials/supplies from Materials Processing and/or the Storeroom for patient care when these departments are not
open
• Provide support, guidance and feedback to staff:
• Give ongoing timely feedback, verbal and written anecdotes, to staff on performance. Written anecdotes are passed on to the
nurse manager or director to be used as part of performance evaluation.
• Contribute to evening, night and weekend staff performance evaluations.
• Facilitate staff attendance at staff development sessions, offered during their shift.
• Identify and communicate staff needs for continuing education to the Education Director
• Assist staff to interpret change in a positive manner.
• Assist staff to provide a safe work environment for patient care.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the annual goals for the department.
• Keep professionally current, by attending continuing education programs, seminars, workshops, Supervisor Conference
Group Meetings, and/or independent research reading.
• Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control procedures. Intervenes in unsafe situations.
• Comply with the standards of conduct and Corporate Responsibility Program and seeks guidance when in doubt.
• Meet or exceed expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.
• Assist physicians and staff in admission criteria for assigning admission status to patients (observation/admission)
• Monitor documentation for adherence to Utilization rules and regulations
Non-Essential Functions
• Perform other duties as assigned
Professional Requirements
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Qualifications
• Current registered nurse licensure in the state of New Mexico
• Minimum of five years acute care experience
• Working knowledge of assignment of admission criteria (education provided)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
• Supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of nursing services
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude