47 Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center jobs in Santa Fe County

Clinical Nurse

As a skilled nursing professional, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Your primary focus will be on delivering compassionate and individualized care to patients, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Deliver direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments, best practices, and evidence-based guidelines to ensure delivery of exceptional patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, adhering to established standards and regulations

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing
• Current RN license or current Compact state license
• BLS Certification required
• Able to work in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment
• Physical ability to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged standing and walking, and heavy physical effort

The Clinical Nurse is a skilled healthcare professional responsible for coordinating and implementing patient care plans tailored to the specific needs of the assigned units.

As a clinical practitioner, you will ensure that high-quality care is delivered efficiently and safely, consistently adhering to the standards of care set by our organization. You will demonstrate exceptional work habits and clinical practice while treating colleagues, physicians, patients, and families with respect and consideration.

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing
• 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 certified at time of hire, maintenance of certifications will be expected without a renewal grace period.

• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care
• Communicates clearly and concisely appropriate to the developmental age of patients
• Current knowledge and skills suitable for the age/type of patient population served

This role requires working in a well-lit, ventilated smoke-free environment with exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. The nurse will need to handle emergency/crisis situations and perform physical efforts to position, push, and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies.

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Heavy physical effort required
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

Clinical Nurse Position Summary The Clinical Nurse is a skilled healthcare professional responsible for coordinating and implementing patient care plans tailored to the specific needs of the assigned units. As a clinical practitioner, you will ensure that high-quality care is delivered efficiently and safely, consistently adhering to the standards of care set by our organization. You will demonstrate exceptional work habits and clinical practice while treating colleagues, physicians, patients, and families with respect and consideration. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing 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 certified at time of hire, maintenance of certifications will be expected without a renewal grace period. Key Skills and Attributes Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care Communicates clearly and concisely appropriate to the developmental age of patients Current knowledge and skills suitable for the age/type of patient population served Work Environment and Physical Demands This role requires working in a well-lit, ventilated smoke-free environment with exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. The nurse will need to handle emergency/crisis situations and perform physical efforts to position, push, and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Prolonged standing and walking Heavy physical effort required Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The Clinical Nurse is a skilled healthcare professional responsible for coordinating and implementing patient care plans tailored to the specific needs of the assigned units.

As a clinical practitioner, you will ensure that high-quality care is delivered efficiently and safely, consistently adhering to the standards of care set by our organization. You will demonstrate exceptional work habits and clinical practice while treating colleagues, physicians, patients, and families with respect and consideration.

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing
• 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 certified at time of hire, maintenance of certifications will be expected without a renewal grace period.

• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care
• Communicates clearly and concisely appropriate to the developmental age of patients
• Current knowledge and skills suitable for the age/type of patient population served

This role requires working in a well-lit, ventilated smoke-free environment with exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. The nurse will need to handle emergency/crisis situations and perform physical efforts to position, push, and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies.

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Heavy physical effort required
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

Role Summary:

The Clinical Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a clinical department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and services.

• Collaborate with Nursing Department Directors/Managers to achieve departmental goals and objectives
• Supervise nursing associates and provide guidance on patient care
• Coaching and developing employees under their supervision
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient and family services

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing

National specialty certification preferred

Current RN license in the State of New Mexico

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification or obtain within 6 months

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)/Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if applicable

Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification or equivalent

Three years of relevant experience preferred but not required

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned unit/department

Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays

Irregular hours

Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care

Standing, pushing, and/or transferring patients or equipment

Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required

Our ideal candidate will be a skilled and compassionate professional who can effectively direct or provide post anesthesia nursing care for patients across the age continuum. The right individual will utilize their expertise in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver high-quality patient care.

• Education: A graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing is required.
• Certifications/Licenses: Current RN license in New Mexico or a compact state is mandatory. BLS certification must be obtained within two weeks of hire date. ACLS and PALS certifications should be achieved within six months of employment.
• Skills:
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to relate and work with others.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills for safe and effective patient care.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional growth.
• Experience: Previous experience in PACU, ambulatory care, critical care, or general nursing is preferred.

Direct contact with blood or other body fluids requires adherence to universal precautions. Personal protective equipment must be worn when necessary.

Work involves exposure to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, and hazardous or infectious agents. The ability to make sound judgments regarding necessary precautions is essential.

May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or 150 pounds with assistance. May push or pull heavy objects with assistance. Work is of medium demand, requiring walking or standing most of the time. Visual and auditory acuity, as well as manual dexterity, are essential for performing designated duties.

Job Summary

A challenging career opportunity is available for a skilled Clinical Nurse to join our team!

About this role: As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic. 

How you grow or advance: Previous healthcare experience is not required to join us as a PCT. Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be successful. We will provide robust training and support as you kick off your career, and we will introduce you to career path options as you grow with us either as a PCT or venture into a new role such as Registered Nurse or a leadership role.

Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, scholarships to family members, relief when natural disasters strike, and financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the nephrology healthcare team, you will provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. 

•    Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
•    Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
•    Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and performs vascular access cannulation.
•    Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
•    Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
•    Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
•    Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor.
•    Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
•    Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications.
•    Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
•    Assists other healthcare members in providing patient education.
•    Prepares, organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
 

EDUCATION AND LICENSES :
•    High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :
•    Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable.
•    Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not required).
•    Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.  Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. We will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
•    Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, business unit and corporate meetings may be required.
•    The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
•    The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional basis lift up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a 2-person assist program and "material assist” devices for the heavier items.