Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse - Behavioral Health

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, part of the New Mexico Department of Health, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to adults in the Psychiatric Division and to guide direct care staff toward common hospital goals.

You will administer medications (oral and injectable) and perform treatments ordered by physicians to ensure patients' physical and mental well‑being, contributing to high‑quality care daily.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NM Registered Nurse license or eligibility for licensure under NM requirements.
• Experience in delivering comprehensive nursing care for psychiatric patients is preferred.
• Experience administering all types of medications (oral and injectable).

Responsibilities

• Administer all types of medications (oral and injectable) to relieve anxiety, control behavior and treat health issues.
• Perform physician-ordered treatments to ensure patients' physical and mental well-being.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse license (NM)

Job description

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute, part of the New Mexico Department of Health, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to adults in the Psychiatric Division and to guide direct care staff toward common hospital goals.

You will administer medications (oral and injectable) and perform treatments ordered by physicians to ensure patients' physical and mental well‑being, contributing to high‑quality care daily.