RN - Outpatient Clinic
Location: 121 El Paso Rd, Ruidoso, NM 88345-6033
Pay Range: $37.80 – $55.40
About the Role
Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our White Mountain Clinic team in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a community known for its fresh mountain air, outdoor adventure, and relaxed pace of life.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care in a clinical setting, supporting preventive care, chronic disease management, and evaluation of common medical concerns.
- Support the provider with patient evaluations, rooming, chart prep, and follow-up care.
- Triage patient calls and MyChart messages, provide guidance using protocols, and coordinate escalations.
- Perform nurse visits, including vitals, immunizations, medication administration, wound care, and chronic disease support.
- Conduct phlebotomy, manage specimens, and complete required documentation.
- Maintain exam rooms, manage vaccines, stock supplies, and ensure safety and infection-control compliance.
- Assist with scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, and patient communication.
- Provide patient education on medications, chronic conditions, and care instructions.
Requirements
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Graduate Nurse License required
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS certification
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety: a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges, and more
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees—including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.