Lead Public Health Nurse

San Felipe Pueblo; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

San Felipe Pueblo seeks a Lead Community Health and Wellness Nurse to direct public health functions for a community of about 3,500, coordinating with tribal programs and IHS under PL 93-638 contracts. You will lead CH&W staff, develop programs, and oversee budgets, reporting, and compliance.

The role requires RN licensure in NM, 5–8 years of public health leadership, and strong skills in epidemiology, education, and program management.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience in public health, including extensive management and supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in epidemiology, biostatistics, public speaking, conflict resolution, and P.L. 93-638 contract.
• Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Listening, Quality Management, Energy Level, Integrity, Infection Control, Informing Others, Nursing Skills, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking

Responsibilities

• Leadership of Community Health and Wellness Nursing Program, Case Manager, and CHR Coordinator.
• Mentoring of New CH&W Nurses and Case Manager Program.
• Infrastructure Development, implementation, and evaluation. Scope of work, Policies, Procedures, Protocols, etc.
• Development, implementation, and dissemination of the Pueblo of San Felipe Community Health Assessment every 3 Years
• Develop and implement a program strategic plan.
• Design and implement health education campaigns and disease prevention activities, such as immunizations and screenings
• Collaborates and coordinates patient care services with Indian Health Service medical providers serving the San Felipe Community.
• Participates in continuous evaluation of services and performance improvement.
• Prepares and submits various patient and operational reports directed by the director.
• Maintains confidentiality of all records.
• Knowledge of Health Services (IHS), ISDEAA 96-638, Federal Grants and ContractsPrepare annual budget and monitor revenues and expenditures

Skills

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Public speaking

Conflict resolution

Nursing skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or graduate-level nursing education in Public Health

Job description

The incumbent will plan, organize, and direct all functions related to public health in the community, including enforcement of all related laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Department:

Health and Wellness Department

Pay Grade:

DOE

Job Description:

This position is located in San Felipe Pueblo, between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and serves a community of approximately 3,500, in accordance with the requirements, goals, and objectives of the Pueblo of San Felipe Administration, the Indian Health Service P.L. 93-638 contract, and other contract requirements. Incumbent will serve as Lead Community Health and Wellness Nurse. The incumbent will plan, organize, and direct all functions related to public health in the community, including enforcement of all related laws, ordinances, and regulations; act as a public health consultant for the Pueblo of San Felipe and serve the community through work with other tribal programs/activities, home visits, epidemiological program management, infectious disease investigation, and community assessment skills.

Leadership of Community Health and Wellness Nursing Program, Case Manager, and CHR Coordinator.

Administrative Duties:

• Mentoring of New CH&W Nurses and Case Manager Program
• Infrastructure Development, implementation, and evaluation. Scope of work, Policies, Procedures, Protocols, etc.
• Development, implementation, and dissemination of the Pueblo of San Felipe Community Health Assessment every 3 Years
• Develop and implement a program strategic plan.
• Design and implement health education campaigns and disease prevention activities, such as immunizations and screenings
• Collaborates and coordinates patient care services with Indian Health Service medical providers serving the San Felipe Community.
• Participates in continuous evaluation of services and performance improvement.
• Prepares and submits various patient and operational reports directed by the director.
• Maintains confidentiality of all records.
• Participates in continuous evaluation of performance improvement.
• Knowledge of Health Services (IHS), ISDEAA 96-638, Federal Grants and ContractsPrepare annual budget and monitor revenues and expenditures

Clinical Duties:

• Provide direct primary, preventive, and therapeutic medical care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Makes home visits when indicated to implement a care plan and follow-up care.
• Provides direct care for physical and psychological emergencies.
• Provides direct health care services and behavioral health screening.
• Sets local priorities for health-related interventions to provide the most significant benefit to the most people.
• Assess and coordinate medical and behavioral health care interventions and plans.
• Assess and coordinate wound care and podiatry.
• Administer medication and immunizations within scope of work.
• Conduct assessments and screens.
• Performs medical screens, diagnostic tests, collection of tests, transport, and other medical procedures within their scope of practice.
• Monitors health trends and identifies health risk factors unique to tribal communities.
• Utilizes Standards of Nursing Practice and agency policies and practices.
• Participates in the planning and coordination of various public health clinics in order to prevent communicable diseases and promote wellness.

Public Health Duties:

• Educates people about available healthcare programs and services to improve access to care.
• Conduct community analysis in partnership with community representatives and in collaboration with other public health or health care professionals.
• Respond to Public health emergencies, testing, and care
• Communicable disease screening, treatment management, and education.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties assigned within scope of practice.
• Maintain current education and standards in Public Health Nursing with a primary focus on population-level outcomes and promote health and disease prevention for the entire population group.
• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to organize data for essential care delivery.

DRESS CODE:

The medical work environment requires maintaining a professional appearance and protecting staff and patients from infection.

Working Conditions:

Works in the office and within the community. An employee must meet the work environment characteristics described here to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Exposure to outdoor weather in all seasons is necessary due to the need for visits to home and school. Travel is often on unpaved roads.
• Exposure to infections and communicable diseases is possible.
• Essential staff: may work Tribal, Administrative days, after hours, weekends; required to attend indoor and outdoor events

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Nursing or graduate -level nursing education in Public Health.
• Experience/Basic Knowledge: 5 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience in public health, including extensive management and supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in epidemiology, biostatistics, public speaking, conflict resolution, and P.L. 93-638 contract.
• Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Listening, Quality Management, Energy Level, Integrity, Infection Control, Informing Others, Nursing Skills, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico, current basic CPR certification, and valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Physical Requirements: Must have manual dexterity to enter and retrieve data from a computer. Ability to sit and stand for long periods. Bends and stoops regularly.
• Preferences: San Felipe Preference, AN/N and Veteran’s Preference.

Supervision and Guidelines:

Guidelines include the personnel policy and department policies and procedures.

Supervises CH&WN, Case Manager, CHR Coordinator, and Transportation.