Inpatient Psychiatric RN – Night Shift with Differential

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Corrales (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

University of New Mexico - Hospitals is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a mental health setting. You will design care plans, administer medications, and educate patients and families, ensuring safe and recovery-oriented care across ages.

The role involves nights and supports departmental goals within UPC Inpatient/Geriatrics. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, charting, and collaboration with the care team to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license in NM or eligible.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Design and implement care plans and participate in development of overall care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments; document and coordinate nursing care.
• Observe, assess, and document patient status; perform triage and crisis intervention as needed.
• Educate patients and families on treatment regimens and safety.
• Coordinate with physicians, staff, patients and families to ensure quality care.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment in line with hospital policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse license in NM or eligible

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Job description

University of New Mexico - Hospitals is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a mental health setting. You will design care plans, administer medications, and educate patients and families, ensuring safe and recovery-oriented care across ages.

The role involves nights and supports departmental goals within UPC Inpatient/Geriatrics. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, charting, and collaboration with the care team to optimize patient outcomes