Registered Nurse (RN) PD II / Gamma Knife / PRN / Days

Company: Lovelace Medical Center
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Registered Nurse PD II (RN), Gamma Knife, PRN, Days, Albuquerque, NM We are looking for a Registered Nurse PD II (RN) to join our Gamma Knife team in Albuquerque, NM. Gamma Knife is an outpatient procedure where a clinical team focuses radiation on benign or cancerous lesion(s) in the brain. As an RN, this role would start with admitting and assessing the patient. The RN would then assist the Neurosurgeon and Radiation Oncologist with framing of the patient and use of conscious sedation. A great candidate for this RN position would be certified in Oncology or have a Neurology background. Perks of this position include: No weekends, call, or holidays Flexible hours Productivity Driven Department, which means no long days for our RNs This PRN per Diem job is located at Lovelace Medical Center, in the heart of Albuquerque, is an acute care hospital providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, cardiology, stroke care, radiology and oncology services, including the state's only Gamma Knife Center for non-invasive radiologic brain surgery. Registered Nurse PD II (RN) Job Responsibilities: Responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge. May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Responsibilities Registered Nurse PD II (RN) Education and Experience Job Requirements: Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing Desired: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing One (1) year experience Valid NM RN License or valid multi-state compact license BLS; HIRING DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and/or PALS Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality. Management skills. Strong organization and problem solving skills. Works well in a team setting. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Why Lovelace? New Mexico Hospital Association/ American Hospital Association Quest for Excellence award, general Acute Hospital, 2021 U.S. News & World Report, Chest Pain MI Registry Performance achievement Award, 2021 "A" grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, 2019, Fall 2020 Healthgrades 2020 Specialty Excellence Awards: Pulmonology Care excellence, 2020; American's 100 Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work, 2016-2019 U.S. New & World Report "Best Hospitals," in Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Attack, 2021-2022 Best Hospitals for cardiac care, 2019; America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention, 2019 American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association "Get with the Guidelines" Stroke gold Plus quality Achievement Award, 2012-2022 (Target Honor Roll - Elite Plus, 2019-2022) Lovelace is a drug-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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