Lead Registered Nurse (DOH/NMBHI #28224) New

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.

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will be function under the director of Nurse Administrator for Adult Psychiatric Division (APD). Primary duties included the management of the Acute Admissions. Participates in the development and implements competency programs and policies in assigned units. Maintain sufficient knowledge of trends in psychiatric treatment to advise nurse managers and staff nurses In problem solving patient care issues.

How does it get done?

Incumbent will ensure that all EDA's assigned unit, are current according to SPO policy of procedures. Oversees all hearing and personnel action for the acute admissions unit. Reviews and participates in disciplinary actions Involving staff in the extended care units and care unit.

Who are the customers?

Patients/ Residents/ Clients

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate would have:

• Experience with disciplinary actions;
• Experience implementing policies procedures and competency;
• Experience with being compliant with state, Federal and JCAHO Standards;
• Experience Must be licensed in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act Section 61-3-2 through 61-3-31 NMSA 1978 and 16.12.1 through 16.12.20 NMAC, as applicable.
  
  

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 possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must obtain a defensive driving certificate.

• 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 checks and is conditional pending results.
• 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 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.

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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Manzanares, 989-009-1081, 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.