Senior Infection Control Nurse | Rehab & Patient Care

New Mexico Department of Health; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) in Roswell, NM seeks a Registered Nurse to support center-wide infection control and patient care. The role involves coordinating with the healthcare team, following policy, and ensuring timely nursing assessments and handoffs.

OND INcludes potential shifts including infection control duties; NH RN license or NM eligibility required, with 3 years' relevant experience, and HIPAA, background checks, and possible weekend/overtime work.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements, or eligibility for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico.
• Three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all required forms are completed and approval for employment is received before employee begins work.
• Provide follow-up on needlestick injuries and exposure to blood and body fluids per protocol.
• Inform and update healthcare team concerning infection control concerns through verbal and written communication.
• Administer direct patient care by implementing accepted nursing practices and institutional policies and procedures; complete nursing assessments within 24 hours and report patient status at shift change.

Education

Registered Nurse license in New Mexico

Job description

New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) in Roswell, NM seeks a Registered Nurse to support center-wide infection control and patient care. The role involves coordinating with the healthcare team, following policy, and ensuring timely nursing assessments and handoffs.

OND INcludes potential shifts including infection control duties; NH RN license or NM eligibility required, with 3 years' relevant experience, and HIPAA, background checks, and possible weekend/overtime work.