Charge Nurse / RN PACU

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, PACU Charge Nurse in Albuquerque, NM. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: • Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services. Responsibilities • Responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, including the nursing management of the patient and staff of assigned area in his/her charge. • Manages efficient patient flow, appropriate use of supplies and other operational functions. • Collaborates with the unit managers and/or directors in developing and revising unit policies, procedures, and protocols. • Serves as departmental liaison and first line of contact with patients, providers and staff. • Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Qualifications Job Requirements: • Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing • One (1) year of Charge Nurse experience in a hospital setting OR more than one year of clinical or management experience. • CPR • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire) Preferred Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. • Certification in clinical specialty • National Certification in specialty care • Responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, including the nursing management of the patient and staff of assigned area in his/her charge. • Manages efficient patient flow, appropriate use of supplies and other operational functions. • Collaborates with the unit managers and/or directors in developing and revising unit policies, procedures, and protocols. • Serves as departmental liaison and first line of contact with patients, providers and staff. • Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Job Requirements: • Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing • One (1) year of Charge Nurse experience in a hospital setting OR more than one year of clinical or management experience. • CPR • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire) Preferred Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. • Certification in clinical specialty • National Certification in specialty care