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RN Director of Nursing ER Med-Surg Full-time
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Director RN, Emergency Department & Med/Surg

CHC ContinueCARE Los Lunas, NM
The Director of the Emergency Department and Med Surg, reporting to the CNO, organizes, plans, and administers the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Room and Med Surg at Valencia County Hospital. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and timely emergency clinical services within established productivity and budget standards. The Director manages departmental personnel, capital and operating budgets, regulatory compliance, and serves as a visionary leader to develop and grow the service line. This position acts as a vital liaison between the Emergency Department, administration, physicians, EMS agencies, patients, families, and the local community. Clinical & Departmental Operations Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based emergency nursing care. Monitors patient care activities and ensures the proper application of department policy and procedure and adherence to National Patient Safety goals. Ensures that nursing care is based on the nursing process and evaluates the effectiveness on an ongoing basis. Oversees clinical standards, implements evidence-based practices, and acts as a patient advocate during rounds. Monitor patient flow to reduce wait times and improve throughput. Oversee triage processes and Emergency Severity Index (ESI) compliance. Coordinate care with inpatient units, surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, and ancillary departments. Develop staffing plans based on patient census and acuity. Manages shift rosters, monitors patient acuity, and adjusts staffing levels to ensure safe nurse-to-patient ratios. Ensure emergency preparedness and disaster response readiness. Monitor emergency department capacity and diversion status. Plan, organize, and administer work in the Emergency Department by establishing services, policies, and procedures in accordance with hospital goals. Ensure continuous, accurate, timely, and cost-effective emergency services are provided to all patients. Interpret organizational and departmental policies for staff, analyze and resolve conflicts, and maintain a cohesive work environment. Assure that the work environment is safe and that staff have the necessary, functional equipment and supplies to achieve high-quality clinical outcomes. Conduct routine clinical rounding on newly admitted or presenting patients in the Emergency Department to directly address patient and family concerns. Financial Management & Budgeting Develop, implement, and monitor the Emergency Department's annual operating, personnel, and capital budgets. Perform ongoing analyses to evaluate and recommend equipment and supplies for purchase, lease, or rental within budget and group purchasing contracts. Control overtime and agency staffing costs. Collaborate closely with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to review major expenditures and complete appropriate capital justification forms. Manage department staffing grids to optimize productivity standards while maintaining patient safety and high-quality care. Monitor revenue cycle opportunities affecting emergency services. Leadership & Staff Management Direct and oversee all Emergency Department and Med Surg operations. Quality & Performance Improvement Responsible for creating and implementing departmental policies and procedures to enhance patient care. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Patient Satisfaction: Achieves and maintains department patient satisfaction targets. Throughput Metrics: Minimizes Front-End times (Door-to-Provider) and optimizes Total Length of Stay (LOS) for discharged and admitted patients. Left Without Being Seen (LWBS): Maintains LWBS rates below the national/organizational benchmark. Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS/Press Ganey or equivalent) Nurse turnover and vacancy rates Overtime and labor productivity Staff engagement scores Falls and medication errors Hospital-acquired infection rates Sepsis bundle compliance Stroke and STEMI response times Trauma quality indicators Budget Compliance: Manages department operational, labor, and capital expenses within approved limits. Staff Retention: Meets or exceeds annual nursing and support staff retention targets. Regulatory & Quality Standards: Achieves 100% compliance with Core Measures, chart audit requirements, and CIHQ/CMS surveys. Valencia County Hospital is a new 15-bed acute care facility currently under construction in Los Lunas, NM. Owned by Valencia County and operated through a joint venture between Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) and Lovelace Health System, this startup represents a vital investment in rural healthcare and a unique opportunity to build clinical excellence from the ground up.
NP Wound Care Outpatient Full-time
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RN, Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (Exempt)

CHC ContinueCARE Gainesville, TX
Position Description: Wound Care Nurse Practitioner Job Title: Wound Care Nurse Practitioner Department: Wound Care/Surgical Services Supervisor: CCO /Surgical Services Director FLSA Status: Exempt Job Summary The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides specialized advanced practice nursing care to inpatient and outpatient populations presenting with acute, chronic, complex, or slow-healing wounds. Operating within North Texas Medical Center (NTMC). The Nurse Practitioner evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients referred for specialized wound management. The role collaborates closely with primary care providers, hospitalists, surgical services, case managers, dieticians, and physical therapy to deliver continuous, evidence-based, multidisciplinary care. Summary of Essential Job Functions Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive physical assessments, medical history reviews, and wound evaluations (including vascular status, tissue viability, infection, and pain assessments) for inpatient and outpatient populations across age spectrums. Wound Care Management & Procedures: Perform advanced non-surgical and bedside wound procedures in accordance with clinical privileges, including conservative sharp debridement (subcutaneous tissue, muscle, fascia), high-pressure water jet debridement, topical/infiltration local anesthesia, wound biopsies, chemical cauterization of granulation tissue, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), unna boot application, and multilayer compression therapy. Treatment Planning & Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Formulate, implement, and monitor individualized care plans; collaborate with attending physicians, hospitalists, dieticians, physical therapists, case management, and respiratory therapy to address underlying etiologies and promote holistic healing. Documentation & Compliance: Complete timely, detailed, and accurate EHR documentation including wound measurements, staging, photography, treatment efficacy, and coding/billing specifications. Maintain adherence to hospital policies, CMS regulations, and accreditation standards (e.g., CIHQ). Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and caregivers on wound maintenance, dressing changes, infection prevention, nutrition, offloading, and post-discharge home care. Quality Improvement & Safety: Participate in departmental continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives, nursing-sensitive indicator tracking (e.g., pressure injury prevention, infection rates), and safety huddles. Basic Skills Advanced clinical judgment and expertise in advanced wound management techniques. Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Education and Work Experience Required Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program. Licensure: Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) license in the State of Texas. Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Board certification in Wound Care required or obtained within 6 months of hire (e.g., Certified Wound Specialist [CWS/CWSP] through ABWM, or Wound Care Certified [WCC] through NAWC). Experience Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner; and Dedicated experience in acute/chronic wound management or outpatient wound clinic setting strongly preferred; Wound care certification strongly preferred. Language Skills Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. alone and assist with patients or equipment up to 500 lbs. with assistance. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. ● Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and reach above shoulder level
RN Full-time
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Registered Nurse (RN)

CHC ContinueCARE Charlotte, NC
$30 - $44 / hour
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric. He/she is also responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all patient care during his/her shift. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care to patients. Satisfies the established standards of the nursing practice. Supervises and delegates patient care tasks to LPN, CNA and other patient care team members. Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. As appropriate, takes into consideration the patients’ age in the performance of any task. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $30.00 - $44.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Critical & Intensive Care Medical-Surgical Physical Setting: Hospital Experience: Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: BLS Certification (Preferred) RN License (Preferred) Work Location: In person We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
RN Full-time
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Registered Nurse - Charge RN Days

CHC ContinueCARE Odessa, TX
Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all nursing department personnel during his/her shift. Ensures patient assignments are correct, assists with treatments or administration of medications as necessary, informs physicians of changes in patient's condition, reviews care of all patients, and acts as overall leader and resource person for the staff. What You’ll Do: Adheres to all components of the Hospital Compliance Plan in performing job duties and reports any violations or suspected violations of the Plan to the Compliance Officer. ● Demonstrates professional conduct and complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. ● Adheres to hospital attendance policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook. ● Comply with measures for preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens. ● Participates in the Hazardous Material Program; hazards include exposure to blood and body fluids, possible communicable diseases, sharp objects and instruments, assorted chemicals and gasses as listed in the Hazardous Materials Program Manual. ● Comply with established Safety and Patient Safety Program practices. ● Performs other incidental and related duties, as required and/or assigned. ● Develops an understanding of responsibilities for recognizing patient abuse and follows policy for making appropriate referrals/interventions. ● Develops an understanding of responsibilities for participation in Performance Improvement activities and participates in such activities. ● Limits access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job, and shares such information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes. (Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What We’re Looking For: Current RN license to practice in state of employment. Computer Skills: Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processing. Certificates and Licenses: Current RN license to practice by the state of employment . Must have BLS upon hire date and obtain ACLS certification within 90 days of employment. Must maintain licenses and certification for the duration of employment. Supervisory Responsibilities: Nursing staff (LPN and CNA or PCT, Unit Assistant, Telemetry Tech) Work Environment: The work environment is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands of this job are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for a qualified individual with a disability who can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus while performing the duties of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
RN Full-time
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RN, Trauma/Stroke Coordinator

CHC ContinueCARE Gainesville, TX
JOB SUMMARY Promotes optimal trauma and stroke care through the organization, development, and maintenance of the clinical and operational components of trauma and stroke service in accordance with guidelines from. Works closely with the hospital’s medical staff, administrators, department leaders, and nursing personnel to coordinate all aspects of trauma and stroke care to patients of all ages including: clinical activities, professional and public education, research activities, quality assurance activities, and administrative functions. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Participates in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the trauma and stroke programs. Submits required data to the regulatory agencies as requested. Demonstrates individual accountability for clinical practice and services as a clinical resource by participating in providing trauma and stroke care. Coordinates nursing care aspects of trauma, stroke, resuscitation protocols setting priorities for care. Reviews the records and plan of care for all trauma and stroke patients to ensure protocols are initiated and followed. Assists staff in problem-solving related to the care of trauma and stroke patients. Maintains current knowledge of trauma and stroke care. Supervises orientation for all new trauma and stroke team members. Facilitates Trauma/Stroke Committee with multidisciplinary members. Participates with community wide trauma and stroke education programs for both pre-hospital care providers and the general public. Integrates the North Texas Medical Center values of honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork into each of the responsibilities of this position and daily communication with all customers, team members and co-workers. Adheres to and is responsible for the safety standards of North Texas Medical Center, including the completion of the mandatory organizational safety standards on an annual basis. Identification of population served by this position: This position requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Includes being able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the patient's age-specific needs. This position actively maintains confidentiality for patients and their families, as outlined in the North Texas Medical Center Patient Confidentiality Policy and shows the same level of respect for every Associate within North Texas Medical Center. Stays up to date on industry best practices and maintains a network of professionals to exchange ideas and benchmark best practices. Assists other team members as needed and performs other duties as assigned. BASIC SKILLS Basic computer skills EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Registered Nurse/Texas Licensure – required. 2-3 years clinical nursing experience – required. Physical ability to perform functional requirements as detailed. BLS - required TNCC – within 90 days ACLS – within 90 days PALS – within 90 days BSN – preferred. SCRN - preferred CEN, ENPC, ATLS - preferred Previous nursing management or education experience preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing Additional languages a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. May be required to assist with patients or equipment up to 500 lbs. Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, kneel twist and reach above shoulder level.
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