Clinical Nurse; RN PCU

Clinical Nurse (RN) PCU / Full-time at Christus Health summary:

The Clinical Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides age-specific patient care by coordinating and implementing clinical practices aligned with unit standards. This role requires maintaining current nursing licenses and certifications and demonstrating effective communication and sensitivity to patient rights. The nurse contributes to a safe, efficient, and respectful care environment while supporting the organization's mission and goals.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization.

Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)

SKILLS: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care. Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)

SKILLS: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care. Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

EXPERIENCE:

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse, PCU Nurse, Patient Care, BLS Certification, Nursing License, Progressive Care Unit, Healthcare, Patient Rights, Clinical Practice