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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Internal and external postings of all positions are open to qualified employees and outside applicants. If you would like additional information regarding any of the positions listed below, please contact Human Resources at 575.743.1274. Sierra Vista Hospital offers competitive wages, a generous paid-time-off package, and health benefits, including dental and vision options.APPLICATION
Email your completed application and resume to: hr@svhnm.org
Internal Application / SVH Employees Only
Email your completed application and resume to: hr@svhnm.org
NURSES & NURSING ASSISTANTS
Clinic LPN, Full Time
Performs direct patient care tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collecting specimens under the supervision of a provider or mid-level practitioner. Key duties include documenting patient information, assisting with procedures, educating patients and families, and communicating any changes in patient condition to the healthcare team. Requires NM LPN licensure and BLS certification.
Performs direct patient care tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collecting specimens under the supervision of a provider or mid-level practitioner. Key duties include documenting patient information, assisting with procedures, educating patients and families, and communicating any changes in patient condition to the healthcare team. Requires NM LPN licensure and BLS certification.
Registered Nurse (Med/Surg), PRN
Provides patient care in an Emergency Room. Responsible for the planning, delivery, and management of direct patient care, utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. Current RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required.
Provides patient care in an Emergency Room. Responsible for the planning, delivery, and management of direct patient care, utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. Current RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required.
Registered Nurse (ED), PRN
Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions in a rural hospital setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care. Current RN license, BLS, and ACLS required.
Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions in a rural hospital setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care. Current RN license, BLS, and ACLS required.
House Supervisor, RN (Nights & Weekends), Full Time
Provides administrative, operational, and clinical oversight of hospital operations during designated night shifts, weekends, holidays, and other periods when department managers and senior leadership are not routinely onsite. The House Supervisor serves as the administrative representative of the hospital, ensuring safe patient care, appropriate staffing, regulatory compliance, and effective communication across departments. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the House Supervisor is expected to maintain a visible clinical presence and work alongside nursing staff as needed to support patient care activities, respond to staffing shortages, assist during periods of high patient volume, and provide clinical leadership during emergencies and critical situations. This position is not intended to replace departmental leadership. The House Supervisor provides immediate operational support and decision-making and appropriate notification of the Administrator-on-Call during off-hours while ensuring that departmental issues, employee performance concerns, operational challenges, quality concerns, and follow-up actions are communicated and referred to the appropriate department manager for resolution during normal business hours. NM Registered Nurse License, Associate Degree in Nursing, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required.
Provides administrative, operational, and clinical oversight of hospital operations during designated night shifts, weekends, holidays, and other periods when department managers and senior leadership are not routinely onsite. The House Supervisor serves as the administrative representative of the hospital, ensuring safe patient care, appropriate staffing, regulatory compliance, and effective communication across departments. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the House Supervisor is expected to maintain a visible clinical presence and work alongside nursing staff as needed to support patient care activities, respond to staffing shortages, assist during periods of high patient volume, and provide clinical leadership during emergencies and critical situations. This position is not intended to replace departmental leadership. The House Supervisor provides immediate operational support and decision-making and appropriate notification of the Administrator-on-Call during off-hours while ensuring that departmental issues, employee performance concerns, operational challenges, quality concerns, and follow-up actions are communicated and referred to the appropriate department manager for resolution during normal business hours. NM Registered Nurse License, Associate Degree in Nursing, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required.
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therapists & ASSISTANTS
Physical Therapy Assistant (Certified), Full Time
Under direction of physical therapist, conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs required by patient's treatment plan. Requires an associate’s degree in physical therapy.
Under direction of physical therapist, conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs required by patient's treatment plan. Requires an associate’s degree in physical therapy.
emt’s
Paramedic, Full Time
Responsible for providing advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients in the pre-hospital setting. Operating under medical direction, Paramedic is responsible for assessing patients, initiating treatment, and ensuring safe transport to appropriate medical facilities. Current National and New Mexico EMT - Paramedic License, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Driver's License required.
Radiology
Mammography Technician, Full Time
Responsible for performing high-quality mammographic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. This position supports the mission of a critical access hospital by providing compassionate, patient-centered care to a rural and diverse population while maintaining compliance with federal and New Mexico state regulations. Current ARRT certification in Radiography, New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program licensure, ARRT Mammography certification or obtained within (12) months of employment, and BLS certification required.
Respiratory
Respiratory Therapist, Full Time and PRN
Provides essential cardiopulmonary care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, including oxygen therapy, ventilator management, airway support, and diagnostic testing. Respiratory Therapist must work collaboratively with clinical teams to stabilize, treat, and educate patients. NM RRT License, BLS, ACLS, and NRP certification required.
PHARMACISTS
Pharmacist, Full Time and PRN
Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for a combined Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic, supporting inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and primary care services. This role ensures safe and effective medication use while maintaining compliance with New Mexico Board of Pharmacy rules, CMS CAH Conditions of Participation, and RHC federal regulations. The pharmacist collaborates closely with providers, nurses, and care teams across the hospital and clinic to improve medication safety, chronic disease management, and patient outcomes. PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy (RPh), Active New Mexico Pharmacist License, and BLS, ACLS, and PALS obtained within (6) six months of employment.
Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for a combined Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic, supporting inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and primary care services. This role ensures safe and effective medication use while maintaining compliance with New Mexico Board of Pharmacy rules, CMS CAH Conditions of Participation, and RHC federal regulations. The pharmacist collaborates closely with providers, nurses, and care teams across the hospital and clinic to improve medication safety, chronic disease management, and patient outcomes. PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy (RPh), Active New Mexico Pharmacist License, and BLS, ACLS, and PALS obtained within (6) six months of employment.
Pharmacy Technician, Full Time
Supports the pharmacist in providing safe, efficient, and high-quality medication services across the Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Rural Health Clinic (RHC), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This position assists with medication preparation, inventory management, and medication distribution while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and New Mexico Board of Pharmacy requirements. New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), and BLS required.
Supports the pharmacist in providing safe, efficient, and high-quality medication services across the Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Rural Health Clinic (RHC), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This position assists with medication preparation, inventory management, and medication distribution while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and New Mexico Board of Pharmacy requirements. New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), and BLS required.
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
Medical Assistant, Full Time
Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures, and standards. Medical Assistant Certification and BLS required.
Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures, and standards. Medical Assistant Certification and BLS required.
administrative & clerical
Registration Clerk, Full Time
Serve patients and community by completing patient registration by providing information regarding registration and eligibility process, receiving , verifying, and entering data. Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them; notifying personnel of visitor's arrival or incoming phone call; maintains security and telecommunication system.
Serve patients and community by completing patient registration by providing information regarding registration and eligibility process, receiving , verifying, and entering data. Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them; notifying personnel of visitor's arrival or incoming phone call; maintains security and telecommunication system.
Risk & Quality Manager, Full Time
Responsible for leading and coordinating the hospital-wide quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance programs for the Critical Access Hospital. This position promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, New Mexico Department of Health regulations, and accreditation standards. New Mexico RN license and bachelor’s degree required. CPHQ, CPPS, or CPHRM certification obtained within (6) six months of employment.
Responsible for leading and coordinating the hospital-wide quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance programs for the Critical Access Hospital. This position promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, New Mexico Department of Health regulations, and accreditation standards. New Mexico RN license and bachelor’s degree required. CPHQ, CPPS, or CPHRM certification obtained within (6) six months of employment.
Acute Care (Med/Surg) Manager, Full Time
Responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational performance of the Acute Care and Inpatient Swing Bed Departments within a Critical Access Hospital. This position provides clinical and administrative oversight to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, organizational policies, and budgetary expectations. The Manager promotes a culture of excellence, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in support of the hospital's mission and strategic goals. Due to the unique nature of rural healthcare and Critical Access Hospital operations, the Manager is expected to maintain clinical competency and provide direct patient care support when operational needs require. The Manager serves as a working leader and may work alongside nursing staff during periods of high patient volume, increased patient acuity, staffing shortages, emergencies, or other circumstances necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care. NM Registered Nurse License, BSN degree, BLS, and ACLS certification required. CNML or NE-BC certification required within 24 months of hire.
Responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational performance of the Acute Care and Inpatient Swing Bed Departments within a Critical Access Hospital. This position provides clinical and administrative oversight to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, organizational policies, and budgetary expectations. The Manager promotes a culture of excellence, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in support of the hospital's mission and strategic goals. Due to the unique nature of rural healthcare and Critical Access Hospital operations, the Manager is expected to maintain clinical competency and provide direct patient care support when operational needs require. The Manager serves as a working leader and may work alongside nursing staff during periods of high patient volume, increased patient acuity, staffing shortages, emergencies, or other circumstances necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care. NM Registered Nurse License, BSN degree, BLS, and ACLS certification required. CNML or NE-BC certification required within 24 months of hire.
Emergency Department Manager, Full Time
Responsible for the clinical, operational, financial, and personnel management of the Emergency Department within a Critical Access Hospital. The Manager ensures the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient emergency care 24 hours a day while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements. This role provides leadership to nursing and support staff, collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and promotes excellence in patient care, staff engagement, and operational performance. Due to the unique nature of rural healthcare, the ED Manager may also participate in hospital-wide emergency preparedness activities, trauma program oversight, and is expected to maintain clinical competency and provide direct patient care support when necessary. The Manager serves as a working leader and is expected to work alongside staff during periods of high patient volume, increased patient acuity, staffing shortages, emergencies, disasters, or other operational needs to ensure safe, timely, and effective patient care. NM Registered Nurse License, BSN degree, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required. CNML or NE-BC certification required within 24 months of hire.
Responsible for the clinical, operational, financial, and personnel management of the Emergency Department within a Critical Access Hospital. The Manager ensures the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient emergency care 24 hours a day while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements. This role provides leadership to nursing and support staff, collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and promotes excellence in patient care, staff engagement, and operational performance. Due to the unique nature of rural healthcare, the ED Manager may also participate in hospital-wide emergency preparedness activities, trauma program oversight, and is expected to maintain clinical competency and provide direct patient care support when necessary. The Manager serves as a working leader and is expected to work alongside staff during periods of high patient volume, increased patient acuity, staffing shortages, emergencies, disasters, or other operational needs to ensure safe, timely, and effective patient care. NM Registered Nurse License, BSN degree, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required. CNML or NE-BC certification required within 24 months of hire.
Security
Security Supervisor, Full Time
Responsible for participating in and overseeing day-to-day security operations at a Sierra Vista Hospital, ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, providers, staff, and property. This role provides frontline leadership to the security team, coordinates emergency response activities, ensures regulatory compliance, and serves as a key partner in maintaining a calm, respectful, and healing environment in a rural healthcare setting. Current NM Security Guard Level II License (or higher) and BLS required.
Responsible for participating in and overseeing day-to-day security operations at a Sierra Vista Hospital, ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, providers, staff, and property. This role provides frontline leadership to the security team, coordinates emergency response activities, ensures regulatory compliance, and serves as a key partner in maintaining a calm, respectful, and healing environment in a rural healthcare setting. Current NM Security Guard Level II License (or higher) and BLS required.
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what matters to us... and OUR PATIENTS.
OUR MISSION
Provide high quality, highly reliable, and medically proficient healthcare services to the citizens of Sierra County.
OUR VISION
Become the trusted, respected, and desired destination for the highest quality of healthcare in the state of New Mexico; exceed compliance and quality expectations and improve the quality of life for our patients and the community.
OUR VALUES
Safety, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, Professionalism, Kindness, Integrity, Trust.