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ESSENTIAL VALUES-BASED, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital

• Servant Leadership: Demonstrates competence in serving others and prioritizing their needs.
• Excellence: Demonstrates competence in striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work.
• Respect: Demonstrates competence in respecting others and valuing their contributions.
• Virtuousness: Demonstrates competence in maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.
• Innovation: Demonstrates competence in embracing new ideas and technologies to improve healthcare.
• Community: Demonstrates competence in fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
• Education: Demonstrates competence in promoting continuous learning and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• • Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
  • Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.
  • Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
  • Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
  • Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.
  • Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.
  • Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.
  • Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• • Basic computer.
  • Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – Associate Degree or Diploma required.
• Work Experience – One-year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.
• Training – N/A
• License – Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.
• Certification – BLS required. ACLS, PALS required or within 90 days of employment. TNCC and ENPC preferred.