Lead Registered Nurse

Salary $39.11 - $62.58 hourly $81,349 - $130,159 annually This position is a Pay Band C11. Responsibilities This position will assess patients' health problems and needs. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing nursing care plans and administering nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and/or disabled patients. The incumbent will provide ongoing training, advise patients on health maintenance, disease prevention and case management. Tasks Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects. Record patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions. Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Customers Residents at a long‑term care facility. Ideal Candidate The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. The ability to function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. 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 This 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 nationwide 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. Working Conditions Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurse stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.). Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. Must 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. Additional Notes State 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. Contractual Information This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms and conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. #J-18808-Ljbffr