Associate Registered Nurse (DOH / FBMC #13972)

Salary\n\n$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly\n\n$55,273 - $82,909 Annually\n\nThis position is a Pay Band C7\n\nPosting Details\n\nThis posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.\n\nWhy does the job exist?\n\nResponsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct resident care to an assigned group of residents during a shift. Responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently, integrating a standard based framework model. Provide clinical supervision for non-professional staff.\n\nHow does it get done?\n\nMaintain accurate, detailed reports and records.\n\nAdminister medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.\n\nRecord patients' medical information and vital signs.\n\nMonitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.\n\nConsult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.\n\nWho are the customers?\n\nResidents at a long-term care facility.\n\nIdeal Candidate\n\nWill have : \n\nThe ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.\n\nThe ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public.\n\nKnowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.\n\nThe ability to function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.\n\nMinimum Qualification\n\nMust 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, or a Graduate Nurse with a permit-to-practice.\n\nEmployment Requirements\n\nThis position is designated as safety 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. Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire. Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico.\n\nWorking Conditions\n\nWorks throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses¿ stations, resident rooms, etc.).\n\nMoves intermittently during working hours.\n\nIs subject to frequent interruptions.\n\nIs involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc.,\n\nIs subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.\n\nCommunicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.\n\nWorks beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.\n\nIs subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).\n\nIs subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,\n\nState of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (¿CMS¿), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.\n\nMust be able to push, pull, move, and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.\n\nSupplemental Information\n\nDo you know what Total Compensation is? Click here\n\nAgency Contact Information : Florentina Rios (575)537-8667 Email\n\nFor information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.\n\nBargaining Unit Position\n\nThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.