Epi Duran-Registered Nurse(DOH/NMBHI #11890)

Pay

Salary: $33.12 – $49.68 hourly (equivalent to $68,886 – $103,330 annually). Pay Band: C9.

About the Role

The Registered Nurse provides ongoing clinical care and oversight for residents in the Residential Treatment Program, a division of the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute. The role focuses on continuity of care, patient safety, and maintaining residents' overall health and comfort while they receive care at the residential treatment program.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine registered nursing care, orientation, and training to nursing personnel.
• Complete nursing history and initial assessment on all patients admitted.
• Assess resident health, administer medications and treatments, and coordinate care plans.
• Supervise nursing staff and communicate with physicians and the treatment team.
• May initiate discharge paperwork for planned admissions and ensure clients' belongings are collected.
• May review and co‑sign orders on all patients.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure, or eligibility for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico.
• At least two (2) years of experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.
• Experience assisting people with activities of daily living.
• Experience working in healthcare.
• Ability to monitor and assess the health status of individuals and plan nursing care.

Working Conditions

The Residential Treatment Facility environment is compassionate, fast‑paced, and demanding, requiring staff to provide continuous care to residents.

Agency Contact Information

• Monique Gerdes – (505) 827‑1921 – Email: (not provided)
• Kaylene Maldonado – (505) 454‑2371 – Email: (not provided)

Union

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; all terms and conditions of that agreement apply.