Job Description
DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:Â The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and
implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units.
He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the
unit’s standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy
and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and
clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and
respect.RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:Â Graduate of an accredited program for
Registered Nursing.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:Â 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. Â If nurse has the required
certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace
period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this
document.)
SKILLS:Â
Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population
served
Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients’ rights in the delivery of care
Communicates in a
clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.
EXPERIENCE:
NATURE OF
SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to:Â Patient Care Director or Manager
 ENVIRONMENT:
Bloodborne pathogen
C (OR, PACU, L & D);
Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious
diseases and x-rays.
Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject
to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to
unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.Â
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Â Must be able to handle
emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking.  Requires
heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires
considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and
space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and
visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination
required.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: RN
- Location: 455 St Michaels DriveSanta Fe, New Mexico 87505
- Contact:
About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.