Senior Registered Nurse1500-2300 (DOH/NMBHI #13250)

This position is a Pay Band C10 with the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute, the largest behavioral health complex in the state. The institute provides care to over 250 inpatient/residential clients daily and 400 outpatient clients monthly across six divisions, including inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, outpatient services, detox, and skilled/long-term care.

About the role

Incumbent will provide nursing care to meet the needs of patients in the Adult Psychiatric Division/CARE, including direction and guidance to direct care staff and implementation of nursing activities toward common hospital goals.

Responsibilities

• Administer all types of medications, including oral and injectable, to relieve anxiety, control behavior, and treat physical problems.
• Perform various treatments ordered by physicians to ensure patients' optimal physical and mental well-being.

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.
• Three years of experience relevant to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal records background check.
• Must complete Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for the mentally ill.
• Experience in providing comprehensive nursing care.
• Experience in administration of all types of medications.
• 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).

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.
• Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations.
• This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing.
• The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute is a 100% tobacco-free and e-cigarette-free campus.

Pay

$36.43 - $54.65 hourly ($75,775 - $113,663 annually).

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