Senior Registered Nurse (DOH/SATC #36122+)

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

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric nursing care for adolescent males at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. The role involves assessing patients, administering medications, and delivering high-level nursing care in a secure facility.

Ideal candidates have NM RN license, 3+ years of relevant experience, and experience with electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in New Mexico or eligibility.
• Three years of nursing experience related to the duties.
• Experience with psychiatric clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric nursing care.
• Administer medications and monitor residents.
• Employ Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Educate patients and support discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Electronic medical records

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Salary

• $36.43 - $54.65 Hourly
• $75,775 - $113,663 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Why does the job exist?

This position will provide comprehensive Medical and Psychiatric Nursing Care for a group of approximately thirty-six (36) adolescent male residents at a Mental Health Treatment Center. Incumbent duties may include, treating and educating patients, administering medication and providing highly specialized nursing care and emergency care as needed.

How does it get done?

Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanisms are offered to residents and life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharge.

Who are the customers?

Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males ages 13-17 with a history of violence and/or aggression.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate will have experience:

• Working with electronic medical records
• Providing nursing care and assessment
• Working with psychiatric clients

Minimum Qualification

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 and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a Nursing license and a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.