Inpatient Psychiatric RN - Night Shift with Sign-On

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospitals in Albuquerque seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a mental health/psychiatric setting. You will design care plans, coordinate medications and therapies, and advocate for patients across pediatric to geriatric ages.

The role includes crisis intervention, patient education, collaboration with physicians and families, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as RN in NM or per NM agreement
• Bilingual abilities with English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience in psychiatric or mental health settings is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for psychiatric patients across age groups
• Design and implement nursing care plans and coordinate treatments
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses
• Educate patients and families on treatment regimens and safety
• Document observations and communicate with the care team
• Assist with triage, crisis intervention, and group education sessions
• Support safety and infection control standards

Skills

Nursing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Crisis intervention

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Job description

University of New Mexico Hospitals in Albuquerque seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a mental health/psychiatric setting. You will design care plans, coordinate medications and therapies, and advocate for patients across pediatric to geriatric ages.

The role includes crisis intervention, patient education, collaboration with physicians and families, and adherence to hospital policies.