$20.86 - $33.38 Hourly
$43,395 - $69,432 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HD
Posting Details
This posting will be used for 30 days to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until the position and/or positions have been filled.
**THIS ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE USED FOR PART TIME ONLY**
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will provide psychiatric nursing care to meet the needs of patients on extended care and will assist in the development of individualized services plan of care that contributes to the nursing process.
How does it get done?
Incumbent will be responsible for administration of all types of medications to include oral and injectable for the purpose of relieving anxiety, controlling behavior and treating physical problems. Incumbent will chart medications and document the patient's response to medication.
Who are the customers?
Patients/Residents/Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have:
Experience in providing comprehensive nursing care;
Experience in administration of all types of medications;
Experience working in a hospital setting;
Experience working with treatment teams.
Minimum Qualification
Licensure as LPN or LVN.
Substitution Table
No job description available
Employment Requirements
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.
2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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 sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations requiring crisis intervention may be required. Effective 1/1/2015, the 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.
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Agency Contact Information:Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371 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.