(RN) Psychiatric Nurse - ACT Team - SIGN-ON Bonus

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health; Taos (NM); In loco; USD 50.000 - 71.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave accrual

Vacation accrual

Bereavement leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Public loan repayment

Bilingual sign-on

Descrizione del lavoro

TeamBuilders is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the ACT team in Taos, NM. You will provide community-based psychiatric nursing services to adults with serious mental illness, helping them achieve stability, independence, and improved quality of life.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work outside a traditional clinical setting and directly impact the community. You will collaborate with psychiatry, therapy, and case management professionals, administer medications

Competenze

• Active RN license in New Mexico and eligible to practice.
• Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Mansioni

• Provide psychiatric nursing care in community-based settings (home visits, field work, office).
• Administer medications, including long-acting injectables, and monitor effectiveness.
• Conduct health assessments and ongoing wellness checks.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, therapy, case management).
• Assist with crisis intervention and client stabilization.
• Educate clients and families on medication and health management.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Formazione

RN licensure in New Mexico

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN/MSN)

CPR and First Aid certified

Descrizione del lavoro

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization with a vision to provide unconditional care to adults, children and families. TeamBuilders’ commitment also translates to its employees and their families. TeamBuilders truly promotes work-life balance and creativity. TeamBuilders encourages employees to pursue their passions, participate in educational opportunities, and enjoy the work they do. TeamBuilders offers supervision and training opportunities to all its staff. TeamBuilders also sets high expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community. The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to employee success and growth within the organization.

TeamBuilders is a community-focused behavioral health organization offering a wide range of services, including individual and family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and specialized interactive modalities such as sandplay and art therapy. We also provide Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS), psychosocial rehabilitation, and supportive housing assistance.

We are committed to fostering work-life balance, creativity, and professional growth, and we offer extensive clinical supervision and training to support our staff’s success and development.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Taos, NM. In this role, you will provide community-based psychiatric nursing services to individuals with serious mental illness, helping them achieve stability, independence, and improved quality of life.

This is a unique opportunity to work outside of a traditional clinical setting and make a direct impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing care in community-based settings (home visits, field work, office)

• Administer medications, including long-acting injectables, and monitor effectiveness

• Conduct health assessments and ongoing wellness checks

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, therapy, case management)

• Assist with crisis intervention and client stabilization

• Educate clients and families on medication and health management

• Complete timely and accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico

• Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees with 75% employer contribution toward base plan election

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Sick Accrual

• Vacation Accrual

• Bereavement

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Eligibility for Federal HRSA Public Service Loan Repayment Programs

• Bilingual (Spanish) SIGN-ON Bonus

“Benefits eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time employment status.”

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Nursing Practice

• Minimum Required Experience: At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders; Ability to work with seriously mentally ill adults; Knowledge of psychotic and mood disorders, their related medications and potential side effects; Must demonstrate specific additional training or experience in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behavior, and the administration of psychiatric medication. Must be knowledgeable of psychotropic side effects and how to evaluate for them (i.e. AIMS, observation).

• Preferred Experience: 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric nurse provider; Experience in telemedicine

• Licenses/Certifications: RN licensure in New Mexico; CPR and First Aid certified; No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP) Must successfully pass CYFD Criminal Background Checks (including local, state, and FBI background checks). Must become certified by Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI) a non-violent crisis intervention training (agency provided training).Must possess a sincere commitment, temperament and skills to work with seriously mentally ill. Possesses a values base consistent with the philosophy of the Agency. Has the ability to consistently establish positive relationships, and to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Must be computer literate in order to effectively maintain compliance with state and federal standards and requirements for use of computerized client documentation, data systems, etc. Must also have and maintain a driver’s license, clean driving record and active auto insurance coverage.

Bilingual Incentive: Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates who are fluent in both English and Spanish may be eligible for an additional sign-on bonus.

$44 - $44 an hour

TeamBuilders is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.