Immediate Start: RN Medical/Surgical (FT nights)

Company: Los Alamos Medical Center
Location: Los Alamos
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

Description: This position includes a $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for twenty-four-month FT commitment LAMC is also offering a housing allowance of $1,000, grossed up, for up twelve months for this position for a new hire who relocates Relocation assistance is available Who We Are: At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care. Where We Are: Los Alamos Medical Center is a community Hospital located in the beautiful mountain community of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by the powerful Jemez Mountains. Los Alamos is a health-oriented community that is proud to have its own ski hill, golf course, aquatic center where Olympic swim teams train, the best schools in the state of NM, outstanding hiking trails, is a very safe community and is the home of Los Alamos National Labs. Local historical and beautiful sites (Santa Fe, Taos) are within an hour’s drive of Los Alamos. Why Choose Us: - Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees - Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees - Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance - Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Professional Development and Growth Opportunities - And much more… Position Summary: Los Alamos Medical Center is an outstanding place to work as we are committed to our quality initiatives and a culture of safety, are invested in the growth of our staff and thus support ongoing education, certifications and other ongoing learning, and extend numerous recognition programs to all of our staff. We focus on a family atmosphere and a collaborative and team-oriented practice model in nursing This position provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Responsibilities include: - Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment - Documents patient care given. - Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family - Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation - Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs - Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. - Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications - Education: Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing required. - Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. - Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)/ENPC must be obtained within six months from hire or transfer into position. Newly graduated RNs are under the same requirements. New hires will have ninety (90) days from date of hire to obtain American Heart Association certifications. Notwithstanding this "grace period" for obtaining American Heart Association certifications, employees are not excused from being current in any and all existing certifications that are required for their position as outlined in the position job description. - Licenses: Current NM RN license or appropriate RN compact licensure.

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