Per Diem Psychiatric Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Albuquerque seeks an inpatient RN to provide direct nursing care across adult age groups, from neonate to geriatric. You will implement and document individualized care plans and monitor patient safety.

Responsibilities include administering medications (including IVs), assisting with tests and procedures, triaging calls, and guiding new staff through preceptorship. Certifications such as BLS/CPR are required; PALS/TNCC are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and documenting individualized care plans.
• Administering medications (including IVs).
• Assisting with tests and procedures.
• Responding to emergency situations.
• Ensuring patient safety by following policies and reporting concerns.
• Serving as a clinical leader and role model to support a positive work environment and quality care.
• Participating in ongoing education.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Triaging calls.
• Guiding new staff through preceptorship.

Skills

Safety protocols

Effective communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

RN licensure

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

This role involves providing direct nursing care within the inpatient adult services department, serving patients across various age groups including neonate to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• implementing and documenting individualized care plans
• administering medications (including IVs)
• assisting with tests and procedures
• responding to emergency situations.

The nurse will ensure patient safety by following policies, reporting concerns, and promoting a safe environment.

They will serve as a clinical leader and role model to support a positive work environment and quality care.

Additional duties

• participating in ongoing education
• maintaining accurate medical records
• triaging calls
• guiding new staff through preceptorship.

Qualifications

• graduate of an accredited nursing program
• at least 2 years of relevant experience
• RN licensure.

Essential skills

• adherence to safety protocols
• effective communication
• teamwork
• the ability to work in a physically demanding, potentially hazardous environment.

Certifications

• Certifications such as BLS/CPR (mandatory)
• additional certifications like PALS or TNCC (beneficial).