Charge Nurse - PRESNow-ABQ - Isleta

The Isleta location of PRESNow is seeking a Charge Nurse.

Under the direction of the Clinic Manager, works as a part of the leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes efficient patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, effective communication and direction of clinical staff. Will provide direct patient care.

Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to .89)
FTE: 0.600000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights

Experience: Minimum Two years of nursing experience required Licensure: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required.

*Additional Requirements
*Emergency Departments: ACLS, PALS, BLS

Academic Preparation:
*Degree from accredited academic nursing program (If a program is under conditional status, approval may be granted by system CNO)
*Minimum ADN preparation.

Specialty Certifications in area of practice preferred

Education:
Essential:
* Associate Degree

Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse-NM

* Current BLS required.

Summary of Major Duties:
*Provides clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of clinical staff. Plan, direct, and coordinate operational and personnel activities for assigned shift nurses in collaboration with Clinic Manager.
Expected to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) identified by management
* Facilitate shift change huddles while incorporating continuous improvement methodologies, including documenting daily operational performance metrics for huddle evaluation and rapid action planning. Regularly communicate action plans with leadership for evaluation and approval.
* Implement and champion effective communication and teaming strategies to ensure an optimized model of care delivery that meets operational objectives.
* Facilitate efficient patient flow and ensure ED tracking board is regularly monitored throughout shift. Perform quick team huddles if there is a need to redirect staff or reassign to improve flow.
* Maintain clear and consistent communication with shift Providers
* Review and monitor shift staff assignments and/or make assignments for staff to ensure adequate shift staffing.
* Report all shift nursing personnel behavioral issues to Clinic Manager
* Ensure safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care of all patients
* Perform previous days patient call backs & address current patient complaints per shift
* Perform all shift/daily regulatory checks, including narcotic counts with previous shift charge nurse
* Ensure all rooms and crash carts are stocked and supplies ordered prior to start of shift
* Ensure situational packet readiness per shift (staff injury, patient injury, death, etc.)
* Ensure all nursing shift logs are current and accurate
* Maintain frequent communication with facility security
* Other duties as assigned

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

Learn more about our employee benefits:

https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a 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 1,600 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.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

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