Long Term Care Lead Registered Nurse Part Time (DOH/NMBHI #13325) in Las Vegas, NM

Salary

$39.11 - $62.58 Hourly

$81,349 - $130,159 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C11

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 ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE USED FOR PART TIME ONLY**

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will be responsible for providing direction and guidance to Psychiatric Technicians and for the implementation and direction of all nursing activities towards common hospital goals. Incumbent will provides nursing care to meet the needs of the patients on Evergreen one of our Long Term Care units.

How does it get done?

Incumbent will administration of all types of medications to include oral and injectable for the purpose of relieving anxiety, controlling behavior and treating physical problems. Performs various treatments ordered by the physician in order to assure patient's optimal physical and mental wellbeing.

Who are the customers?

Patients/ Residents/ Clients

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate will have:

Experience supervising or as a supervisor.

Experience in providing comprehensive nursing care;

Experience in administration of all types of medications;

Experience working with treatment teams.

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 five (5) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

Must pass a background check.

Must pass a drug and alcohol screening.

Working Conditions

This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometime violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015 New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Unit is long Term Care.

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Agency Contact Information: Diana Arguello, (505) 454-2159, Email

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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.