Psychiatric RN: Night Shift with Sign-On Bonus

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospitals in Los Lunas, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse for inpatient/geriatrics psychiatry. The role involves providing professional nursing care, designing care plans, and coordinating with a team to ensure recovery-focused treatment.

Responsibilities include administering medications (including IV), educating patients and families, triage, crisis intervention, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. RN licensure in NM and CPR/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• RN program graduate and licensed in NM.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate credential is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for psychiatric patients and develop care plans.
• Administer medications, including IV, per orders and policies.
• Educate patients and families on treatment regimens and safety.
• Coordinate with physicians, staff and milieu of service providers.
• Perform triage, crisis intervention and chart patient data.
• Monitor patient status and participate in care plan updates.
• Ensure adherence to safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Team communication

Education

RN program graduate

Bachelor's degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Job description

University of New Mexico Hospitals in Los Lunas, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse for inpatient/geriatrics psychiatry. The role involves providing professional nursing care, designing care plans, and coordinating with a team to ensure recovery-focused treatment.

Responsibilities include administering medications (including IV), educating patients and families, triage, crisis intervention, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. RN licensure in NM and CPR/BLS are required.