Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) - Pain Management

Position Overview : We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pain Management team in a part-time capacity. In this vital role, you will provide professional post-anesthesia nursing care for patients of all ages, employing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure high-quality patient care.\n\nKey Responsibilities : \n

• Directly providing and / or supervising professional post-anesthesia nursing care for a designated group of patients.\n
• Guiding and mentoring other members of the PACU or pre-operative staff.\n
• Exercising decision-making authority in the absence of departmental management regarding patient care.\n\nQualifications : \n
• Education : Graduate of an NLN accredited school of professional nursing.\n
• Licensure : Valid New Mexico RN license or a current Compact state license.\n
• Certifications : BLS certification is required within 2 weeks of hire; ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire.\n\nSkills Required : \n
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others.\n
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, ensuring safe patient care.\n
• Commitment to personal and professional growth through goal-setting and educational activities.\n
• Knowledge of and adherence to professional nursing standards.\n\nExperience : Previous experience in PACU, ambulatory care, critical care, or general nursing is preferred.\n\nWork Environment : You will work in a setting with direct contact with blood and body fluids where universal precautions are mandatory. Adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment is essential.\n\nPhysical Requirements : The role may require lifting up to 50 pounds or 150 pounds with assistance. Physical demands include frequent walking or standing while on duty, requiring visual and auditory acuity, as well as manual dexterity for handling equipment and instruments.\n\nJoin our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of our patients. We look forward to your application!