Mesilla Valley Hospital (UHS facility) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico that provides mental health and drug & alcohol addiction services for adolescents, adults, and seniors.  Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues.  Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona.

Mesilla Valley Hospital currently has a Psych Registered Nurse RN position available for the 3pm to 11pm shift.  The candidate selected will be responsible for the following: 

The Intake Nurse Liaison is responsible for screening potential admissions and determining an appropriate level of care to recommend to the physicians.  This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department heads and administration, treatment team, external case managers, managed care organizations, and also functions as a liaison with other hospital departments.  Intake Nurse Liaison will assist with assessments and referrals by reviewing labs, medical issues, and evaluate patient’s medical needs as well as obtain admission orders to the facility.