Compassionate RN - Behavioral Health Residential Care

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute seeks a Registered Nurse to provide ongoing clinical care and oversight for residents in the Residential Treatment Program, a division of NMBHI. Responsibilities include assessing resident health, administering medications, coordinating care plans, supervising nursing staff, and communicating with physicians and the treatment team.

The ideal candidate will hold a current RN license in New Mexico (or be eligible) and have at least two years of experience

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in New Mexico or be eligible for licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements, or eligible for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico.
• Two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine registered nursing care, orientation and training to nursing personnel.
• Completes nursing history and initial assessment on all patients admitted.
• May initiate discharge paperwork for planned admissions and ensure clients' belongings are collected.
• May review and co-sign Orders on all patients.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Patient care planning

Monitoring health status

ADL assistance

Education

RN license in NM or eligibility

Job description

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute seeks a Registered Nurse to provide ongoing clinical care and oversight for residents in the Residential Treatment Program, a division of NMBHI. Responsibilities include assessing resident health, administering medications, coordinating care plans, supervising nursing staff, and communicating with physicians and the treatment team.

The ideal candidate will hold a current RN license in New Mexico (or be eligible) and have at least two years of experience