RN - Developmental Disabilities Care & Advocacy

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

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.