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Adult Psychiatric Division RN PRN(DOH/NMBHI #13527)

New Mexico Department of Health · Las Vegas, NM · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$36.43–$54.65/hrFull-time

Salary

  • $36.43 - $54.65 Hourly
  • $75,775 - $113,663 Annually

Posting Details

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute provides care to New Mexicans across six different divisions including hospital level inpatient psychiatric care for both civil and forensic commitments, residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance use treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the largest behavioral health complex in the state, inpatient/residential care is provided to over 250 New Mexicans every day, along with 400 outpatient clients a month. There are over 600 employees across all the divisions of NMBHI to ensure high-quality treatment and care is delivered.

Why Does the Job Exist?

Incumbent will be responsible for providing nursing care to meet the needs of the patients in the Adult Psychiatric Division/CARE Incumbent will be responsible for providing direction/guidance to direct care staff and implementation/direction of all nursing activities towards common hospital goals.

How Does It Get Done?

  • Administer all types of medications to include oral and injectable for the purpose of relieving anxiety, controlling behavior and treating physical problems.
  • Perform various treatments ordered by the physicians to assure patient's optimal physical/mental well being.

Who Are the Customers?

Patients/Residents/Clients

Minimum Qualification

  • Experience caring for the mentally ill;
  • Experience in providing comprehensive nursing care;
  • Experience in administration of all types of medications;
  • Licensed in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act Section 61-3-2 through 61-3-31 NMSA 1978 and 16.12.1 through 16.12.20 NMAC, as applicable.
  • Must possess and maintain a NM Drivers License.
  • Must obtain a defensive Driving Certificate.

Employment Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

  • Work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.
  • Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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