Senior Registered Nurse

Why does the job exist? This position will provide comprehensive Medical and Psychiatric Nursing Care for a group of approximately thirty-six (36) adolescent male residents at a Mental Health Treatment Center. Incumbent duties may include treating and educating patients, administering medication and providing highly specialized nursing care and emergency care as needed. How does it get done? Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. De‑scalation techniques and coping mechanisms are offered to residents and life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharge. Who are the customers? Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males ages 13-17 with a history of violence and/or aggression. Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate will have experience with electronic medical records, providing nursing care and assessment, and working with psychiatric clients. Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure, or eligibility for a temporary license, and three (3) years of relevant experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a Nursing license and a valid Driver’s License. Pre‑employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr