Registered Nurse Manager I (DOH/NMVH #14595+)

$38.63 - $61.81 Hourly

$80,354 - $128,567 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HJ

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.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM

Why does the job exist?

The Registered Nurse Manager I, serves as a health service manager that is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the delivery of long-term care services to residents as well as being responsible for Unit Management, Staff Management and Resident Care Management. This position will provide direct supervision to Registered Nurse Supervisors. Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN) and Nursing Aides. This position will care for and ensure that residents at New Mexico State Veterans' Home receive care as described in the resident Plan of Care.

How does it get done?

The Registered Nurse Manager I, will ensure physicians' orders are carried out appropriately. Supervise the nursing aides assigned to their units to ensure that staff are consistently delivering care as described in the resident Plane of Care, in a manner that is compassionate and nurturing.

Who are the customers?

The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents)

Ideal Candidate

Experience with Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI); Safety & Infection Control policies; Admission process; State Survey process; IV Certification and Wound care a Plus; Cart Audits; Crisis intervention skills and training in Disaster Awareness. Must be able to take direction as well as be able to delegate jobs and responsibilities. Must be able to function as a team leader and team member, work independently and take responsibility of their work. Must be able to function as a mentor and as a resource for the rest of the nursing team.

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 two (2) years of management experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated 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.

Must possess and maintain a valid American Heart Association BLS / CPR Certification

Must possess and maintain a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate or receive within 1 week of date of hire.

Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act, (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) 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 the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.

Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement.

Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.

Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a long-term care facility and office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, sitting and bending over are routine physical efforts required by the job. The ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and the use of various types of medical equipment, computers and manual documentation. Sitting at a computer and entering data is necessary at times. Use of copier, telephone, and fax machine. Incumbent may be required to drive a State-owned vehicle. Incumbent may be exposed to physical and verbal abuse from residents, moderate noise levels and stressful situations. Health hazards include routine exposure to resident illness blood and bodily fluids. and potential for chemical sensitivity exist related to repeated us of latex gloves, disinfectant agents, wound dressing medications or chemicals. Overtime is an essential function of this positions. Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources.

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Agency Contact Information: Berna Garcia (575) 894-4234. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.