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Registered Nurse Level 3

New Mexico Department of Health
Las Vegas, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Level 3 position at New Mexico Department of Health?

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.


Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will be responsible for providing nursing care to meet the needs of the patients in the Adult Psychiatric Division/CARE unit, Incumbent will be responsible for providing direction/guidance to direct care staff and implementation/direction of all nursing activities towards common hospital goals.


How does it get done?

Incumbents will administer all types of medications to include oral and injectable for the purpose of relieving anxiety, controlling behavior and treating physical problems. Perform various treatments ordered by the physicians to assure patient's optimal physical/mental well being.


Who are the customers?

Patients/Residents/Clients


Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience caring for the mentally ill.
  • Experience in providing comprehensive nursing care.
  • Experience in administration of all types of medications.
  • Must be licensed in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act Section 61-3-2 through 61-3-31 NMSA 1978 and 16.12.1 through 16.12.20 NMAC, as applicable.


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 a current driver's license and defensive driving certificate.

  • 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.
  • 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

This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDTI and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.


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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Manzanares, (505) 454-2668

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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