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Registered Nurse 2 (DOH/NMBHI# 28231)

New Mexico Department of Health
Las Vegas, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Salary

$32.15 - $48.23 Hourly

$66,880 - $100,320 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C9

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 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 provide nursing care to meet the needs of the patients.

How does it get done?

Incumbent will be responsible for administration of all types of medications and treatments, assist with personal care and ADls, and assists with diagnostic therapeutic procedures.

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 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 two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

Must possess a valid Driver's License

  • 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 requiring crisis intervention may be required. Effective 1/1/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-cigarettes Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products.

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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Garduno (505)454-2392 Email

Agency Contact Information: Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

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.

Salary : $66,880 - $100,320

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