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Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatry

LifePoint Health
place Las Cruces, 88005
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Depression
Psychotic Disorders
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Borderline Personality Disorder

About Job

Description

Job Type: Full Time – Nights 3 - 12s

Your Experience Matters

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you̢۪re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you̢۪re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit, located on the 5th floor, specializing in adult patients. Staffed with compassionate healthcare professionals including RNs, Mental Health Assistants, Psychiatrists, Social Workers and Mental Health Providers. Operating with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:8, our unit treats a variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

How You̢۪ll Contribute

You̢۪ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Roxana Tortorella by texting or calling on 575-323-1499

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • $20,000 sign-on bonus depending on qualifications and experience for full time
  • Relocation assistance
  • Shift differentials
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
  • Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
  • Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualification And Requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor̢۪s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

  • Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
  • One year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

About our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement



“Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.â€

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Depression
Psychotic Disorders
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Borderline Personality Disorder

Issues

Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home