
Clinical Performance Registered Nurse
Rio Rancho, NMFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Sound Physicians seeks a Clinical Performance Registered Nurse in Rio Rancho to support quality and process improvement in a hospital environment. The role partners with the medical director and clinical providers, using performance metrics to track outcomes and improve patient care. It does not provide direct patient care and offers a Monday-through-Friday, 40-hour work week.
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Clinical Performance Registered Nurse
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
ATS:
Salesforce
Job ID:
JOB-001348
Category:
Nursing
Bring Better to the Bedside as a Clinical Performance Registered Nurse in Rio Rancho, NM
We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Rio Rancho — better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve.
We are looking for a registered nurse known for being an innovative self-starter and who enjoys process and quality improvement. As a clinical performance nurse (CPN), you are a collaborative influencer who can gain credibility with your clinical provider team and implement strategic plans to improve patient care.
If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.
Qualifications:
As a CPN, you will work in a fast-paced hospital environment while maintaining great attention to detail and accuracy in all you do. While this position does not provide direct patient care, this role requires strong clinical knowledge and experience in the acute care hospital setting. As part of our practice, we’re looking for someone with:
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A minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience is required.
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Applicants must hold an active RN licensure in good standing; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
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Candidates should be proficient in technology, including electronic medical systems and Microsoft Office.
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Experience with quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction is essential.
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Experience in case management, quality, utilization review, transitional care, or post-acute services is helpful but not mandatory.
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Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
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The position offers a 40-hour work week.
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The schedule is Monday through Friday, providing work-life balance.
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No nights, no weekends, and paid holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
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Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and experience in an acute care setting.
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Assess patients' clinical status and readiness for discharge.
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Ensure effective communication across the care team as patients progress through their hospital stay.
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Focus on improving the overall quality of patient care.
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Participate in daily workflows and advocate for patient goals in the care plan.
Living and Working in Rio Rancho:
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As a CPN, you’re an essential member of the team that partners with the medical director to engage and educate the hospitalist physicians and advanced practice providers in quality and process improvement initiatives. You’ll use key metrics from our proprietary metrics software to measure and track performance outcomes.
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Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we’re focused on the people in our local community. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Compensation and Rewards:
- Competitive annual salary, plus bonus opportunities.
Marian Wright, Director, Clinical Recruitment | [email protected] | (615) 377-5621
How this job compares
Set against the 58,203 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New Mexico median$83–129K/yr34 salary ranges
- New Mexico median$43–52/hr72 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 225 open Registered Nurse jobs in New Mexico and 58,203 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Mexico
- Community Health Systems35 open
- Genesis Healthcare35 open
- Health Advocates Network32 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (28,471 postings).
- Education
- 4,392 of the 58,203 open Registered Nurse jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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