Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse

At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position—it means becoming part of a team that values your clinical expertise, supports your professional development, and recognizes the impact you make on residents every day. Our culture is guided by our core values of Caring, Truthful, Excellence, Outcome Oriented, and Willingness to Learn.

About the role

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our clinical team. As an RN, you will provide and oversee direct nursing care, perform resident assessments, administer medications and treatments, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and provide clinical leadership to nursing staff. Our RNs are trusted clinical leaders who help ensure residents receive safe, individualized, and high-quality care. You will also have opportunities to mentor nursing staff and students while contributing to a culture focused on accountability, learning, and positive resident outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician/provider orders, and established clinical standards
• Perform comprehensive and ongoing resident assessments and promptly respond to changes in condition
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately within the RN scope of practice
• Communicate significant changes in resident condition to physicians/providers, families, and appropriate interdisciplinary team members
• Collaborate with physicians, CNAs, CMAs, LPNs, therapy, pharmacy, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care
• Supervise, delegate, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to nursing staff
• Support nursing students and developing healthcare professionals through appropriate education and mentorship
• Provide education to residents and families regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and health management
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations using sound clinical judgment and established protocols
• Participate in infection prevention, quality assurance, performance improvement, and resident safety initiatives
• Promote resident dignity, privacy, independence, comfort, and quality of life
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, professional standards, resident rights, and applicable state and federal requirements

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of New Mexico
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-acute care preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively supervise, delegate, and provide guidance to nursing staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple clinical responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and positive clinical outcomes
• Willingness to learn, teach, mentor, and contribute to the professional development of the nursing team

Our Core Values

At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, our core values guide how we care for residents and how we work together:

• Caring – We approach residents, families, and one another with compassion and empathy.
• Truthful – We communicate openly, respectfully, and honestly.
• Excellence – We maintain high standards for clinical care, service, and professional accountability.
• Outcome Oriented – We focus our efforts on achieving meaningful improvements in resident care and quality.
• Willingness to Learn – We encourage continued education, mentorship, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-On Bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

About Us

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Roswell, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Our mission is to make every resident feel cared for through compassionate, individualized, and high-quality care. We foster a culture where residents are treated with dignity and respect and where employees are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents using appropriate assistance and equipment as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform nursing responsibilities for extended periods
• Ability to perform direct resident care and clinical responsibilities throughout the assigned shift
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to resident needs, changes in condition, and emergency situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation