Night Nurse (RN/LPN) - Autonomy, Sign-On Bonus, PTO

Santa Fe Care; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $6,000

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay: Time and a half when on a

Holiday Pay: Time and a half when on a

Sick Leave accrual

Paid breaks and meal periods

Social Security and retirement

Job summary

Santa Fe Care in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Night Shift Nurse (RN/LPN) to provide compassionate, hands-on nursing care in a calm overnight environment. You will administer medications, document care, and ensure resident safety while collaborating with the care team for continuity of care through the night.

The role requires an active RN or LPN license, at least 2 years of nursing experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN nursing program.
• Active RN/LPN state license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience (or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care to residents on the assigned unit during the night shift.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Communicate care plans, procedures, and treatments clearly to residents and families.
• Accurately transcribe and implement physician orders.
• Document care and resident responses thoroughly and timely.
• Give and receive detailed shift reports to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct routine rounds to monitor resident comfort, safety, and condition.
• Supervise and support CNAs, ensuring accurate daily documentation.
• Coordinate care with therapists to support 24-hour rehabilitation needs.
• Record diet changes and communicate updates to the DietaryDepartment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

RN License

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Professionalism

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN nursing program

Job description

Santa Fe Care in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Night Shift Nurse (RN/LPN) to provide compassionate, hands-on nursing care in a calm overnight environment. You will administer medications, document care, and ensure resident safety while collaborating with the care team for continuity of care through the night.

The role requires an active RN or LPN license, at least 2 years of nursing experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.