RN - Surgical

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Summary:

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
* Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
* Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
* Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
* Malpractice liability insurance
* Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
* EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities:

As a Surgical RN, you will provide patient-centered care throughout the perioperative process using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients. You will prioritize and coordinate care efficiently within a standards-based framework while collaborating with surgeons and the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes and support for patients and families.

• Provides patient-centered perioperative care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs.

• Prioritizes and coordinates care efficiently within a standards-based framework to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to support effective surgical care delivery.

• Supports patients and families through education, communication, and advocacy throughout the surgical experience.

• Maintains a safe, professional environment while ensuring appropriate use of time, resources, and clinical standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited nursing program required (programs under conditional status may be approved by System CNO).
• Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required for all RN roles (AHA, ASHI, or American Red Cross accepted).

• Additional certifications required based on clinical area:

• ACLS: ED, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Lab, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Progressive Care, Surgical Services (Pre-Op & Recovery Room)
• NRP: Family Birthing Center, Labor & Delivery, NICU, Mother/Baby
• PALS: Pediatrics/Children's Services, Cardiovascular Lab, ED, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Services (Pre-Op & Recovery Room)

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.