Part Time - Registered Nurse (DOH/FBMC#11620+)

Pay

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

About the role

This part‑time position is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct resident care to an assigned group of residents during a shift. It includes prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently, integrating a standard‑based framework model, and providing clinical supervision for non‑professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines for nursing care facilities.
• Ability to function independently, demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity, and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure (including temporary license for employment at a specific institution).
• At least two (2) years of experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.
• Safety‑sensitive designation; subject to pre‑employment and random alcohol/drug testing, tuberculosis screening, and criminal background check pursuant to the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act.
• Ability to push, pull, move, or lift a minimum of 25 lb to a height of 5 ft and transport that weight a distance of 50 ft.

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the nursing service area (nurse’s stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Intermittent movement during working hours; frequent interruptions.
• Interaction with residents, personnel, visitors, and government agencies/personnel; exposure to hostile or emotionally upset individuals.
• Communication with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
• May work beyond normal hours, on weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster).
• Potential exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and related conditions.
• Subject to COVID‑related requirements per New Mexico Public Health Order (masking, staff vaccination, etc.).