About the Role
Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiac Specialty Care team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiovascular nursing, a passion for patient care, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding. The Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and post-surgical care for cardiac procedures.
- Perform comprehensive assessments of cardiac patients, including monitoring vital signs, heart rhythms, and hemodynamic status.
- Administer medications, including IV drips, anticoagulants, and cardiac medications, as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition, respond to emergencies, and implement appropriate interventions.
- Provide pre- and post-procedural care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, pacemaker insertions, and other cardiac interventions.
- Educate patients and families on managing cardiac conditions, including lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and recognizing warning signs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, dietitians, physical therapists, and case managers, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
Location
- 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Work Type
- Full time
- 12 Hour Nights
Experience Level
- New graduates welcome
- Experienced RNs welcome
Education Level
- Associate Degree in Nursing
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum Offer $39.69
- Maximum Offer $58.17
Benefits
- Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
About the Company
- Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve.
- We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
- Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
Equal Opportunity
- AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED.
- PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
