Behavioral Health RN

AccessHealth; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AccessHealth in Albuquerque, NM seeks a registered nurse to provide professional care in a mental health setting. You will design care plans, administer treatments, and monitor patient progress across age groups.

Responsibilities include assessing health and behavior, crisis intervention, coordinating care, documenting data, and educating patients and families while ensuring policy compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program.
• RN licensure in the state of New Mexico.
• CPR certification required.
• Bilingual skills considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health and behavior and develop care plans.
• Perform crisis interventions as needed.
• Administer medications and monitor effects.
• Coordinate care activities and document clinical data.
• Educate patients and families and facilitate communication among providers.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Bilingual (adv)

Education

RN degree (BSN/ADN)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

This role involves providing professional nursing care in a mental health/psychiatric setting, including designing care plans, administering treatments, and monitoring patient progress across diverse age groups.

• Key responsibilities** include assessing patients' health and behavior, performing crisis interventions, administering medications, coordinating care activities, and documenting clinical data. The nurse educates patients and families, facilitates communication among healthcare providers, and ensures adherence to departmental policies and safety standards.
• Qualifications** require graduation from a recognized nursing program, RN licensure in the state, CPR certification, and physical ability to perform demanding tasks. Bilingual skills and experience with diverse populations are advantageous. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, participating in professional development, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Additional benefits** include shift differentials, a sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance. The position is full-time with a focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and emergency response.