State of New Mexico
Las Vegas, New Mexico

Epi Duran-Senior Registered Nurse(DOH/NMBHI#13400)

Onsite$75,774 - $113,672/yrPosted Oct 1, 2026

Job details

Location
Las Vegas, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$75,774 - $113,672/yr
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Apply on
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About this role

Salary

 

$36.43 - $54.65 Hourly

$75,775 - $113,663 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

 
The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute provides care to New Mexicans across six different divisions including hospital level inpatient psychiatric care for both civil and forensic commitments, residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance use treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the largest behavioral health complex In the state, inpatient/residential care is provided to over 250 New Mexicans every day, along with 400 outpatient clients a month. There are over 600 employees across all the divisions of NMBHI to ensure high-quality treatment and care is delivered.

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?

 
This is the advanced level of this job family where employees are assigned more advanced responsibility in an assigned work unit or in an assigned geographic area. Employees at this level will have complex assignments and a substantial degree of responsibility and independence in planning, organizing, and completing work. Employees at this level develop and present educational programs relevant to nursing practices, standard care and follow-up with evaluation of learning. This position may include completing special assignments such as quality improvement, mentoring, and surveillance of potential patient care incidents of quality indicators for individuals who may be at risk for rapid status change.

How does it get done?

 
The job gets done by performing tasks such as:
Provides routine registered nursing care, orientation and training to nursing personnel. Completes nursing history and initial assessment on all patients admitted. May initiate discharge paperwork
for planned admissions and ensure clients' belongings are collected. May review and co-sign orders on all patients.

Who are the customers?

 
Clients of Residential Treatment Program a division within New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute.

Ideal Candidate

 
Ideal candidate will have:
Experience in ongoing clinical care and oversight for residents with in the Residential Treatment Program, a Division of NMBHI. The responsibilities include, assessing resident health, administering medications and treatments, coordinating care plans, supervising nursing staff and communicating with physicians and the treatment team. The role focuses on continuity of care, patient safety, and the maintenance of residents' overall health, and comfort while receiving care at the residential treatment program.

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 NM Drivers License

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

1. 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.
2. 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

 
Working conditions at Residential Treatment Facility is typically compassionate, can be fast-paced and demanding, requiring staff to provide continuous,care to residents.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Monique Gerdes, (505)827-1921Email

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.
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