RN - BH Children and Adolescents

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Summary:

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
* Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
* Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
* Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
* Malpractice liability insurance
* Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
* EPIC electronic charting system

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Responsibilities:

The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) responsibilities include:

• Assess the physical, emotional, and behavioral health status of pediatric and adolescent patients.

• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on assessed needs and treatment goals.

• Administer medications safely, including psychotropic medications, and monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.

• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and traumainformed care.

• Facilitate therapeutic groups, skills training, and psychoeducation sessions.

• Observe and document patient behavior, symptoms, progress, and responses to treatment.

• Maintain a safe and structured environment using approved behavior management strategies.

• Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and direct care staff to support treatment plans.

• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with patients' families or guardians.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and care conferences.

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and hospital regulations, including HIPAA and patient rights standards.

• Address safety concerns immediately and participate in unit safety planning.

• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and coping skills.

• Provide emotional support and advocate for patient needs.

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License

• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

• Behavioral Health Experience preferred

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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.