Job Description

RN - PASS

Overview:

Presbyterian is seeking a preanesthesia nurse. This RN plays a critical role in preparing patients for surgery by ensuring they are medically and emotionally ready for anesthesia . These nurses conduct thorough preoperative assessments , which include reviewing medical history, current medications, allergies, and previous anesthesia experiences. They educate patients about the anesthesia process, answer questions, and help alleviate anxiety. Preanesthesia nurses also collaborate closely with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to identify potential risks and ensure all necessary documentation and lab results are complete before the procedure. Their work helps promote patient safety and smooth surgical outcomes.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8 Hour Days

Sign-on bonus & relocation available for qualified candidates.  

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Interested in learning more, schedule a time to chat with a recruiter or text 505-726-4673

This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses

• Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team

• Performs assessments per unit standards and documents findings appropriately

• Initiates, utilizes, and documents protocols and standards of care

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed or per protocol, documenting according to policy

• Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs throughout the care episode

• Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes and documents accordingly

• Responds competently in emergency situations

• Delegates or assigns patient care tasks based on team members’ validated competencies

• Supervises LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel clinically

• Provides leadership through communication and validation of patient care

• Assists with procedures, treatments, and surgical techniques or delegates appropriately

• Completes education and competency testing specific to patient population, age, and procedures

• Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills

• Assists in orienting new staff or students and serves as a resource and role model

• Maintains professional responsibility for nursing standards and care structure

• Incorporates organizational mission and values into caregiving

• Supports shared governance and care delivery models

• Assumes leadership roles such as relief charge nurse when needed

• Meets professional requirements including:

  • Age-specific training and mandatory yearly inservices (e.g., BLS, safety, infection control)

  • Participation in unit/department governance

  • Adherence to professional dress code and ID badge display

  • Documentation of continuing education

  • Positive communication with patients, peers, and healthcare team

  • Participation in quality improvement activities

  • Reliable and punctual attendance

  • Completion of mandatory inservices, competencies, and licensure requirements

  • Adherence to safety and equipment policies

Qualifications:

• ADN/BSN/MSN
• NM State or Multistate License
• BLS Requires at Time of Hire

Benefits:

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.-

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $51.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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