Night-Shift Lead Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

New Mexico Department of Justice; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas, NM, seeks a Lead Registered Nurse for the 2100–0700 shift to lead the Adult Psychiatric Division. You will oversee nursing care, direct care staff, and ensure adherence to hospital goals while coordinating treatments with physicians.

The ideal candidate will have experience caring for the mentally ill, providing comprehensive nursing care, and administering all types of medications, with licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in New

Qualifications

• Experience caring for the mentally ill.
• Experience in providing comprehensive nursing care.
• Experience in administration of all types of medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to meet the needs of patients in the Adult Psychiatric Division/CARE.
• Provide direction and guidance to direct care staff and implement nursing activities.
• Administer all types of medications to relieve anxiety, control behavior and treat physical problems.
• Perform treatments ordered by physicians to assure patient well-being.

Skills

Experience caring for the mentally ill

Comprehensive nursing care

Medications administration

Job description

New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas, NM, seeks a Lead Registered Nurse for the 2100–0700 shift to lead the Adult Psychiatric Division. You will oversee nursing care, direct care staff, and ensure adherence to hospital goals while coordinating treatments with physicians.

The ideal candidate will have experience caring for the mentally ill, providing comprehensive nursing care, and administering all types of medications, with licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in New