Senior Registered Nurse (HCA/DHI #74626)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Justice seeks a Senior Registered Nurse to perform licensure surveys, inspections, and investigations ensuring compliance with state and federal health standards. The role requires extensive RN background across multiple care settings and licensure in New Mexico.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership in survey processes, the ability to assess care delivery, and travel extensively within the state to conduct site visits and trainings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) experience in clinical settings including acute care, long-term facilities, and ambulatory services.
• Must possess a current RN license in New Mexico or be eligible for licensure per state requirements.
• Must meet project and regulatory requirements for health facility surveys and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, recertification surveys, and complaint investigations to enforce quality standards.
• Assess whether patient care meets state and federal standards and adequate staffing levels.
• Lead survey activities and provide training to other surveyors.
• Support program managers and supervisors in ACC activities.

Skills

RN experience

Acute Care

Critical Access

Home Health

Hospice

Ambulatory Centers

Dialysis

Rural Clinics

Education

New Mexico RN License

Job description

Job Title Senior Registered Nurse (HCA/DHI #74626)

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

The Health Care Authority (HCA) participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Senior Registered Nurse will:

• Perform initial, recertification surveys, and complaint investigations of health facilities establishing, monitoring and enforcing quality standards to assure the safety and well-being of residents, patients, and clients to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

How does it get done?

The Senior Registered Nurse is responsible for:

• Determining whether healthcare is delivered appropriately and meets state and federal compliance standards;
• Determining if patient's needs are met after observation of treatments (e.g. intravenous therapy, tube feedings, wound dressing changes) and observation of the care provided by a variety of treatment settings;
• Determining the adequacy of staffing and assessing the delivery of care based on observations of nursing care in progress;
• Performing lead surveyor duties and training;
• Supporting the ACC Program Manager and ACC supervisors.

Who are the customers?

• New Mexico Residents are the primary customers.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Registered Nurse (RN) experience working in: Acute Care, Critical Access Hospitals, Home Health, Hospice, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Dialysis Facilities, Rural Health Clinics.

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 valid Driver's License. Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office and in acute and continuing care facilities with extensive computer and some phone usage. Some sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending reaching and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds may be required. Very Extensive in-state travel with frequent overnight stays averaging one week at a time, is required. Occasional out-of state travel with the occasional overnight stay is required.

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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.