Travel Registered Nurse RN Intensive Care Unit ICU

Intensive care unit (ICU) staff RNs provide care for patients with life-threatening medical conditions. These nurses work in the critical care unit of a hospital or healthcare facility and look after patients who have experienced invasive surgery, accidents, trauma or organ failure.

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Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. Rio Rancho, NM

$35 - $45 / hour

Overview Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for hospitalized patients facing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment caring for dialysis patients in an acute care environment. The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) provides specialized dialysis, renal nursing care, and if contractually required, plasmapheresis treatments in our UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Centeracute hemodialysis unit. The Acute RN collaborates with hospital and outpatient care team members to ensure patients receive the safest care with the highest-quality outcomes. Schedule: Per-Diem; apx 10 hours/week, shifts start at 8am Compensation: Pay range from $35-$45 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience preferred Responsibilities What You Can Expect: Prepare and monitor equipment used for intermittent or continuous dialysis and water treatment in the acute setting, including quality control checks Perform and document pre-, intra- and post-dialysis assessments Initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis treatments per established policies and procedures Dispense medication as ordered and document per policy and procedure in hospital medical record Administer blood and blood products per hospital policy and procedure Accurately receive, transcribe and implement written and verbal orders from physicians Access lab reports, interpret and report necessary information to nephrologist Provide renal education to patients and family members and document appropriately Serve as primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff and liaison to outpatient dialysis center Adhere to DCI and hospital policies and procedures including proper completion of occurrence reports as necessary Additional tasks as necessary Qualifications Successful Candidates Bring: Excellent communication skills Demonstrated clinical proficiency Desire to collaborate with care teams Ability to problem solve Customer service mindset in communicating with patients, team members and partner hospital Education/Training: Current NM RN license required Six months’ dialysis and/or critical care nursing experience preferred, job shadow opportunities available Current CPR and BLS certifications DCI’s Differentiator: Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible. For more information about equal opportunity please see: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf. Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles

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.

MDS

Full-time

3 weeks ago

MDS Coordinator

OPCO Skilled Management Los Lunas, NM

Objective The MDS Coordinator assists the Director of Nursing and the RN Assessment Coordinator with ensuring that documentation in the center meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines. The MDS Coordinator coordinates the RAI process assuring the timeliness, and completeness of the MDS, CAAs, and Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Principal Responsibilities Assists the center in assuring adherence to Federal and State regulations and certification. Actively participates in the regulatory or certification survey process and the correction of deficiencies Reports trends from completed audits to the Quality Assurance Committee Assures the completion of the RAI Process from the MDS through the interdisciplinary completion of the plan of care. Initiates and monitors RAI process tracking, discharge/reentry and Medicaid tracking forms through the PointClickCare system. Follows up with staff when necessary to assure compliance to standards of documentation. Completes patient assessments, data collection, and interviews staff as necessary to assure good standard of practice and as instructed in the current version of MDS User’s Manual. Facilitates accurate determination of the Assessment Reference Date that accurately reflects the patient’s care needs and captures all resources utilized to ensure appropriate payment by Medicare/Medicaid and insurance programs. Ensures timely submission of the MDSs to the State with proper follow-up on validation errors. Maintains validation records from the submission process in a systematic and orderly fashion. Qualifications Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse / License Vocational Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice required. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. Excellent knowledge of Case- Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required. Through understanding of the Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set. Knowledge of the care planning process.

Director of Nursing

Full-time

1 month ago

Director RN, Emergency Department

CHC ContinueCARE Los Lunas, NM

$100,000 - $115,000 / year

The Director of the Emergency Department, reporting to the CNO, organizes, plans, and administers the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Room 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. Major Responsibilities Clinical & Departmental Operations Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based emergency nursing care. Monitor patient flow to reduce wait times and improve throughput. Oversee triage processes and Emergency Severity Index (ESI) compliance. Coordinate care with inpatient units, ICU, surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, and ancillary departments. Develop staffing plans based on patient census and acuity. 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 operations. Develop departmental strategic goals aligned with the hospital's mission. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and excellence. Lead department managers, charge nurses, educators, and clinical staff. Participate in hospital leadership committees. Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and medical leadership on organizational initiatives. Lead departmental meetings and communicate organizational priorities. Complete annual performance evaluations and conduct individual review sessions semi-annually to foster professional growth and improve work performance. Quality & Performance Improvement Lead quality improvement initiatives. Monitor department performance indicators including: Door-to-provider time Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) Length of stay Patient satisfaction Sepsis compliance Stroke metrics STEMI metrics Trauma response times Medication safety Infection prevention Analyze quality data and implement corrective action plans. Participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCA). Lead Performance Improvement (PI) projects. Identify opportunities for workflow efficiencies, departmental cost savings, and enhanced patient safety. Review chart audit results regularly to identify compliance gaps and training opportunities. Educate staff on National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) and Core Measure metrics, ensuring full compliance in daily practice. Actively engage staff in the decision-making process to drive employee satisfaction and engagement. 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. Salary range: $100,000 - 115,000.00 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.

Home Health

Full-time

1 week ago

Registered Nurse (RN)

Community Options, Inc. Rio Rancho, NM

$85,000 / year

Description Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are in search of a Full-Time Registered Nurse in Rio Rancho, NM to deliver care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse delivers care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. Sign on Bonus: $5,000 sign-on bonus is paid after 90 days of employment per the Executive Director’s approval. Starting Pay: $85,000 Per Year Responsibilities Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP) Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services Create and distribute medical/health reports detailing general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations Conduct programmatic trainings including medication administration and delegation Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs Ensure health service supplies are available and replenished as needed Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities Participate in circles of support for personal futures planning Follow strict OSHA procedures regarding blood borne pathogens Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in nursing field Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities Valid R.N. license Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports Proficient with Microsoft Office Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations Ability to effectively communicate with program participants, third-party agencies, staff and members of the community Excellent time management skills Working Conditions Work in office, residential programs, day programs, and community environments May be exposed to changing weather conditions when working outside Hours and weekly schedules may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff Occasional overtime may be required Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required May be required to lift or move 50+ pounds May occasionally assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles May be exposed to various medical conditions, communicable diseases, blood, body fluids, or tissues Why Community Options? Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday Generous PTO Employee Incentive & Discount Programs 403b Retirement Plan Incredible career growth opportunities Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #IND-RR