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Senior Registered Nurse (DOH/SATC #27337+)

Salary

 

$35.37 - $53.05 Hourly

$73,568 - $110,352 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

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-escalation 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: Working with electronic medical records; Providing nursing care and assessment; and working with psychiatric clients.

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 three (3) 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. 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.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Yvette Fournier, (505) 222-0303, 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.

Date Posted
12/18/2025
Job Reference
160038
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Category
Nursing
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