Registered Nurse III (DOH / NMBHI # 13182)

$31.11 - $49.78 Hourly

$64,714 - $103,542 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HH

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

• THIS ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE USED FOR PART TIME ONLY AT OUR ADULT PSYCH (APD) UNIT

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will be responsible for providing nursing care to meet the needs of the patients on the Adult Psychiatric Unit (APD); responsible for providing direction and guidance to CNA's and for the implementation and direction of all nursing activities towards common hospital goals.

How does it get done?

Incumbent duties will include but not limited to administration of all types of medications to include oral and injectable for the purpose of relieving anxiety, controlling behavior and treating physical problems. Performs various treatments ordered by the physician in order to assure patient's optimal physical and mental wellbeing.

Who are the customers?

Patients / Residents / Clients

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate will have :

Experience in administration of all types of medications.

Minimum Qualification

Must possess a 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 and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

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Employment Requirements

1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and / or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.

2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDTI 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 required. Effective 01 / 01 / 2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free / E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.

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Agency Contact Information : Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

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