Registered Nurse

Campo Behavioral Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call nights and weekends

Job summary

Campo Behavioral Health, LLC seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities under New Mexico's Developmental Disabilities Waiver services. You will perform nursing assessments, monitor health needs, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to promote person-centered care.

The position involves on-call nights and weekend coverage on a rotating basis, with opportunities for professional growth and continued education.

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico RN license in good standing.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to complete required background checks and screenings.
• Experience with medication administration, staff training, chronic health conditions, or community-based nursing is preferred.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and develop individualized healthcare plans.
• Monitor medical conditions, medications, treatments, and ongoing healthcare needs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacies, therapists, guardians, case managers, and team members.
• Review physician orders and medical documentation.
• Provide medication administration training and healthcare education to staff.
• Monitor staff compliance with medication administration and medical protocols.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and medical appointments as needed.
• Follow up on physician recommendations, labs, hospital visits, and condition changes.
• Guide staff on medical concerns, symptoms, incidents, and emergency procedures.
• Assist with developing medical emergency plans and health protocols.
• Ensure nursing services comply with NM DD Waiver standards and state regulations.

Skills

RN license

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Background checks

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

New Mexico RN license

Tools

EHR (electronic health records)

Job description

Developmental Disabilities Services Campo Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Registered Nurse to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through New Mexicos Developmental Disabilities Waiver services. This position is ideal for a nurse who values person-centered care and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals receiving Supported Living and Customized Community Supports services.

Position Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and assist with developing individualized healthcare plans.
• Monitor individuals medical conditions, medications, treatments, and ongoing healthcare needs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacies, therapists, guardians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Review physician orders, medical documentation, medication administration records, and health-related reports.
• Provide medication administration training and healthcare education to direct support professionals.
• Monitor staff compliance with medication administration requirements and medical protocols.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and medical appointments when needed.
• Follow up on physician recommendations, laboratory results, hospital visits, and changes in medical condition.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding medical concerns, symptoms, incidents, and emergency procedures.
• Assist with developing medical emergency response plans and health-related protocols.
• Ensure nursing services comply with New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Waiver standards, agency policies, and applicable state regulations.
• Advocate for the health, safety, dignity, independence, and individual rights of each person served.

Pay and Hours

• -Paid on call nights and weekends every other week.

Minimum Qualifications

• -Current New Mexico Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• -Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• -Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• -Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• -Ability to complete required background checks and employment screenings.
• Experience with medication administration, staff training, chronic health conditions, or community-based nursing is preferred.
• -Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is strongly preferred, but qualified nurses who are willing to learn the Developmental Disabilities Waiver system are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Campo Behavioral Health?

• -Rewarding work that makes a lasting difference.
• -Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• -Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and staff.
• -Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
• -Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Great Job for a working parent!!

Campo Behavioral Health, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.