Senior Registered Nurse (DOH/FBMC #13733+)

Salary: $36.43 - $54.65 hourly ($75,775 - $113,663 annually). This position is classified as Pay Band C10.

About the role

Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct resident care to an assigned group of residents during a shift. Responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently, integrating a standard-based framework model. Provide clinical supervision for non-professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients 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.

Customers

Residents at a long-term care facility.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Ability to function independently, with flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements, or eligibility for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico.
• Three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

• This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing for alcohol and/or drugs in accordance with federal and state law.
• Screening for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire.
• Employment is subject to a nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico.

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the nursing service area (e.g., nurses stations, resident rooms).
• Moves intermittently during working hours and is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• Must adhere to COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including masking and staff vaccination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Benefits

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