Registered Nurse Level I (DOH/TURQ #12655)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employer: State of New Mexico
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: $40.50 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
$25.31 - $40.50 Hourly
$52,648 - $84,237 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HF
Posting Details
This posting will be used for 30 days to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until the position has been filled. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
New Mexico Department of Health's Turquoise Lodge Hospital is a facility that provides substance abuse treatment services to New Mexico residents. We specialize in medical detoxification, social rehabilitation services, and Intensive Outpatient services.
Why does the job exist?
This job exists to provide assessments and admissions in the Access Department and provide specialized nursing care for adult patients who are working toward recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders.
How does it get done?
This position is member of the ACCESS/Admissions department who will take adult requests for substance abuse treatment, conduct pre-screening assessments to determine eligibility for services, staff cases with a multidisciplinary team, request medical records as needed, and collaborate with various providers in the community.
Duties entail:
- Returning phone calls for patients requesting treatment for substance abuse disorders;
- Working with a team in the admissions department to ensure patients are receiving quality care;
- Completing pre-admission assessments, reviewing pre-admission assessment with medical director for potential admissions, and coordinating with outside facilities;
- Completing calls within 24-48 hours of request for treatment;
- Ensuring pre-scheduling, scheduling, and follow-up calls are completed and documented;
- Providing timely admissions and ensuring staff are following PPE/infection control procedures.
- Completes nursing history and initial assessment on all patients admitted.
- May initiate discharge paperwork for planned admissions.
- Provides direction and guidance to non-licensed personnel.
- Refers unusual or complex situations to supervisor.
Who are the customers?
Adults who present with substance misuse and co-occurring disorders and staff of Turquoise Lodge Hospital.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Worked in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
- Experience with quality consumer service;
- Conducted psychosocial interviews and collected pertinent information for level of care determination;
- Worked with individuals with behavioral/mental health diagnoses;
- Experience in documenting clinical information in an electronic medical record;
- Effective communication skills.
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 OR a Graduate Nurse with a permit-to-practice.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated a safety 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 is subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.
You must include your license or certificate number in the "License" section of the application form.
Working Conditions
Incumbent will work in an acute care hospital and an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Exposure to potentially violent patients in volatile situations requiring crisis interventions may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Carmella Martinez. 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.
$52,648 - $84,237 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HF
Posting Details
This posting will be used for 30 days to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until the position has been filled. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
New Mexico Department of Health's Turquoise Lodge Hospital is a facility that provides substance abuse treatment services to New Mexico residents. We specialize in medical detoxification, social rehabilitation services, and Intensive Outpatient services.
Why does the job exist?
This job exists to provide assessments and admissions in the Access Department and provide specialized nursing care for adult patients who are working toward recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders.
How does it get done?
This position is member of the ACCESS/Admissions department who will take adult requests for substance abuse treatment, conduct pre-screening assessments to determine eligibility for services, staff cases with a multidisciplinary team, request medical records as needed, and collaborate with various providers in the community.
Duties entail:
- Returning phone calls for patients requesting treatment for substance abuse disorders;
- Working with a team in the admissions department to ensure patients are receiving quality care;
- Completing pre-admission assessments, reviewing pre-admission assessment with medical director for potential admissions, and coordinating with outside facilities;
- Completing calls within 24-48 hours of request for treatment;
- Ensuring pre-scheduling, scheduling, and follow-up calls are completed and documented;
- Providing timely admissions and ensuring staff are following PPE/infection control procedures.
- Completes nursing history and initial assessment on all patients admitted.
- May initiate discharge paperwork for planned admissions.
- Provides direction and guidance to non-licensed personnel.
- Refers unusual or complex situations to supervisor.
Who are the customers?
Adults who present with substance misuse and co-occurring disorders and staff of Turquoise Lodge Hospital.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Worked in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
- Experience with quality consumer service;
- Conducted psychosocial interviews and collected pertinent information for level of care determination;
- Worked with individuals with behavioral/mental health diagnoses;
- Experience in documenting clinical information in an electronic medical record;
- Effective communication skills.
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 OR a Graduate Nurse with a permit-to-practice.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated a safety 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 is subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.
You must include your license or certificate number in the "License" section of the application form.
Working Conditions
Incumbent will work in an acute care hospital and an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Exposure to potentially violent patients in volatile situations requiring crisis interventions may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Carmella Martinez. 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.
Created: 2024-08-27
Reference: 147320
Country: United States
State: New Mexico
City: Albuquerque
ZIP: 87121
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