Lead Registered Nurse PartTIme 1300-2300(DOH/NMBHI #13502)
New Mexico Department of Health · Las Vegas, NM · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$40.28–$64.45/hrFull-time
About the role
The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute provides care across six divisions including hospital-level inpatient psychiatric care (civil and forensic), residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance use treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the state's largest behavioral health complex, it serves over 250 inpatients/residents daily and about 400 outpatient clients monthly, employing over 600 staff to deliver high-quality treatment and care.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to meet the needs of patients in the Adult Psychiatric Division/CARE.
- Provide direction and guidance to direct care staff and implement nursing activities aligned with hospital goals.
- Administer all types of medications (oral and injectable) to relieve anxiety, control behavior, and treat physical problems.
- Perform various treatments ordered by physicians to assure optimal physical/mental well‑being of patients.
Qualifications
- Experience caring for the mentally ill.
- Experience providing comprehensive nursing care.
- Experience in administration of all types of medications.
- Must be 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).
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico (or eligibility for such licensure, or eligibility for a temporary license for employment at a specific NM institution).
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience relevant to the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
- Obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
- Position is safety‑sensitive; subject to pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol testing per federal and state law.
- Must pass a nationwide criminal background check; employment is conditional on results.
- Successful completion of HIPAA training.
- Must comply with the institute’s 100% tobacco‑free/e‑cigarette‑free campus policy.
- Work performed in a hospital and office setting with exposure to VDT, extensive PC/phone use, and interaction with mentally/behaviorally challenged residents who may display unpredictable or violent behaviors.
Pay
Salary range: $40.28 – $64.45 per hour ($83,790 – $134,063 annually). This position is classified as Pay Band C11.