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US Registered Nurse - New Mexico

Green Door Placement LLCTaos, New Mexico🇺🇸United StatesPosted 4 Nov 2024

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide essential skilled nursing care to residents in New Mexico, honing advanced clinical skills and contributing to positive patient outcomes. If you are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking to make a tangible impact within a supportive healthcare environment, this position is an excellent next step in your career. We encourage you to apply and explore this fulfilling opportunity!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States
Posted
1 year ago
BLSElectronic Health RecordsInfection ControlNursingPatient Care

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Skilled Nursing Facility (New Mexico)

About the Job
Do you have a passion for making a difference in patient care?


We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team at skilled nursing facilities across New Mexico. This is a fantastic opportunity for hardworking, compassionate nurses who are ready to take the next step in their careers and provide exceptional care to residents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out daily nursing functions in compliance with company policies and state, federal, and local regulations
  • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with proper documentation of care and services provided
  • Support and orient new residents and their families to the facility
  • Participate in facility surveys and inspections as scheduled
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality care, positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family satisfaction

Clinical Skills & Competencies

  • Specialized Care: NG tube insertion, placement, irrigation; colostomy care; Foley catheter care; straight catheterization
  • Tube Feeding: Setup and monitoring of feeding pumps, intake/output calculations, dietary compliance, weight monitoring, abdominal assessments
  • Patient Care Techniques: Positioning, transfer assistance, range of motion (ROM) exercises
  • Emergency Response: Oxygen administration, suctioning, CPR, glucometer checks
  • IV Therapy: Site care, saline lock management, mixing/hanging/administering IV solutions, infusion pump operation
  • Advanced Procedures: Suctioning (tracheotomy, nasotracheal), tracheotomy care, gastrostomy care, sterile techniques
  • Lab & Infection Control: Specimen collection, isolation procedures, and infection prevention

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (New Mexico or compact state eligibility)
  • Strong clinical, communication, and critical-thinking skills
  • Compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality patient care
  • Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred, but not required


  • Current & valid US RN license in the state of the facility location
  • BLS upon hire
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Able to handle pressure, multi-task, and prioritize
  • Previous work experience, preferred
  • Working knowledge of electronic health records, preferred
  • Must be willing to work in New Mexico
  • Support from experienced immigration lawyers and nurse mentors
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Employer pays for all immigration visa processing fees
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Other paid benefits per facility

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