Psychiatric Registered Nurse Date Posted:

28 September 2026

Closing Date:

October 28, 2026

Recruiter:

University of New Mexico

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Hospitals Location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico Salary:

USD36.18

to

USD47.96

Per Hour Job Type & Industry:

Technology Risk Contract Type:

Contract Work Hours:

Full Time Job Reference:

2990077575-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Minimum Offer $ 34.84/hr. Maximum Offer $47.33/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

UPC Inpatient Adult Services FTE:

0.90

Full Time Shift:

Nights Position Summary:

Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in a mental health/psychiatric environment. Design nursing care plans and assist in the development of overall care plans for psychiatric patients, ensure administration of appropriate overall care in a manner conducive to recovery. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

PATIENT CARE

• Interview, examine, and assess the health status of psychiatric patients with various cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders

PATIENT CARE

• Observe patient behavior, activities, and mental status; perform triage and crisis intervention

PATIENT CARE

• Write treatment plans; coordinate patient drug and procedure activities; administer medication and treatment; provide and coordinate nursing care of assigned patients; may facilitate group therapy and/or education sessions

PATIENT CARE

• Chart and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients' conditions; collect and document data and information; may perform computerized data entry

PATIENT CARE

• Perform nursing intakes, draw blood and other patient specimens; may perform or coordinate laboratory tests

PATIENT CARE

• Educate patients and families on treatment regimens, management of side effects, and compliance with the treatment plans; provide emotional support and acts as advocate for patients and families

PATIENT CARE

• Provide information and facilitate communication between physicians, medical students, staff, patients, families, and community; coordinate and consult with a milieu of service providers

POLICY & PROCEDURE

• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards

DEVELOPMENT

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

ADMINISTRATION

• Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans; may propose changes to program policies and procedures

PRECEPTOR

• Participate in orientation, and having successfully completed preceptor training, assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel

TESTS AND PROCEDURES

• Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained

EMERGENCY MEASURES

• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients

MEDICATION

• Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings

ENVIRONMENT

• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards

PATIENT SAFETY 1

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 2

• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

PATIENT SAFETY 3

• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4

• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5

• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications Education:

Essential:

Program Graduate Nonessential:

• Bachelor's Degree Education specialization:

Essential:

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential:

Nursing Experience:

Essential:

Nonessential:

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
• Obtain and maintain Agressive Behav Cer w/in 30 days of hire

Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Sig Haz:

Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients

Sig Hazard:

Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req

PPE Department:

Registered Nurse