Registered Nurse in Grants, NM (ID-BB)

General Qualifications:
Current New Mexico RN license or active Multi-State Compact (eNLC) license.
Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Education and clinical experience appropriate to the assigned department.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to provide compassionate, culturally competent care to patients across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric populations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Commitment to professional growth, continuing education, and lifelong learning.

Department-Specific Opportunities:
Medical-Surgical
Current BLS and ACLS required.
PALS and NRP preferred.
Ability to manage multiple patients with varying ages, diagnoses, and levels of acuity.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU):
Current BLS and ACLS required.
PALS and NRP required within 12 months of hire.
Ability to interpret EKGs and care for critically ill patients.
Critical care education and/or experience preferred.

Operating Room / PACU:
Current BLS and ACLS required.
PALS and NRP required within 12 months of hire.
Strong critical-thinking and independent decision-making skills.
Ability to provide on-call coverage and arrive at the hospital within 20 minutes when called.
Thorough knowledge of sterile technique and maintenance of a sterile field.

Emergency Department (ED):
Current BLS and ACLS required.
PALS required within 12 months of hire.
TNCC and ENPC preferred.
Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-stress environment while providing emergency care across the lifespan.
Competence in assisting with advanced procedures, including intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placement, and other emergency interventions.
Proficiency in ACLS protocols and rapid clinical decision-making.

Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP):
Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certifications required.
OPS Emergency Workshop and STABLE certification required within 12 months of hire.
SAFER NM Technician certification preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in perinatal care, labor support, delivery, and newborn assessment.
Knowledge of sterile technique and sterile field maintenance.

Nursing Administration:
Case Manager / Utilization Review Nurse (RN)
The Case Manager / Utilization Review Nurse coordinates patient care progression, discharge planning, and utilization review activities to support safe, timely, efficient, and cost-effective care.
This integrated role combines clinical case management with utilization review responsibilities, including medical necessity reviews, inpatient and concurrent concurrent reviews, denial prevention, and interdisciplinary coordination.
The RN serves as a key liaison among patients, families, providers, payers, and post-acute care resources. This position helps facilitate appropriate transitions of care while supporting regulatory compliance, hospital reimbursement integrity, and requirements related to Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers, and other applicable regulations.

Key Functions:
Coordinate patient care progression and discharge planning.
Conduct utilization and medical necessity reviews.
Manage inpatient and concurrent processes.
Identify opportunities for denial prevention and appropriate resource utilization.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
Coordinate with patients, families, payers, and post-acute care providers.
Promote safe and timely transitions of care.
Support regulatory compliance and reimbursement integrity.

Physical, Environmental & Psychological Requirements:
This position requires the ability to work effectively in a hospital environment and may involve:
Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens, body fluids, infectious diseases, and biohazardous materials.
Exposure to varying sounds, odors, and emotionally challenging situations.
Frequent lifting, positioning, and transferring of patients using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive equipment.
Working under pressure and responding calmly and appropriately during emergencies.
Strong problem-solving, communication, coping, and decision-making skills.
Adaptability, resilience, and a collaborative approach in clinical situations.

About Client:
Your Community Hospital in Grants, New Mexico:
Since opening its doors in 1959, Client has been committed to meeting the healthcare needs of Grants and the surrounding rural communities.
As a Critical Access Hospital, we play an essential role in providing important healthcare services close to home for patients throughout the region. Many of our employees grew up in Client County and have deep connections to the community we serve. That local connection helps shape the compassionate, personal care we provide to every patient and family.
When you join Client, you become part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of our community.