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DD Waiver Registered Nurse

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Achieve Together

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Posted Sep 4

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Psych · Case Management
License
RN licenseValid RN license with current registration in the state of NM.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Valid RN license with current registration in the state of NM.
Also asks
Knowledge of health regulation policies including HIPAA compliance and medical terminology.
Also asks
Proven ability to perform patient assessments accurately and manage complex clinical cases effectively.
Also asks
Strong communication skills for client interaction and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Also asks
Ability to handle diverse populations.

Preferred

Also asks
Familiarity with discharge planning, hospice care, and outpatient clinic operations is a plus.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most New Mexico staff postingsNew Mexico staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $51/hr, across 422 postings.

Benefits

  • PTO

The role and schedule

Patients
In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care to individuals enrolled in the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver program, ensuring they receive comprehensive, person-centered support that promotes independence and quality of life.
Charting
Therap

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate DD Waiver Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care to individuals enrolled in the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver program, ensuring they receive comprehensive, person-centered support that promotes independence and quality of life. You will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and families to develop and implement tailored care plans, monitor health status, and facilitate access to necessary services.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities while working in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Duties

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs and physiological evaluations, to determine individual health needs.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans aligned with each client’s goals and medical requirements.
  • Manage case documentation using Therap), ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care services to ensure seamless transitions across healthcare settings.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams—including physicians, therapists, social workers, and behavioral health specialists—to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Provide clinical case management by overseeing medical interventions, infectious disease care, and managing complex health conditions.
  • Facilitate intake assessments for new clients.

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license with current registration in the state of NM.
  • Knowledge of health regulation policies including HIPAA compliance and medical terminology.
  • Proven ability to perform patient assessments accurately and manage complex clinical cases effectively.
  • Strong communication skills for client interaction and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
  • Familiarity with discharge planning, hospice care, and outpatient clinic operations is a plus.
  • Ability to handle diverse populations.

Join us as a DD Waiver RN to empower individuals through expert nursing care that fosters independence and enhances well-being! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing a rewarding environment dedicated to making a positive impact on lives every day.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s)

  • Are you willing to travel within Southwest NM?

Language

  • Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent
$974/mo
Household income
$55,422/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Las Cruces, NM

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