Senior Registered Nurse (DOH/PHD #11737)

New Mexico Department of Health; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health seeks a registered nurse to provide frontline clinical care in Lea County. The role involves nursing assessment, immunizations, screenings, and patient education in a clinic setting, using established protocols and standing orders.

Spanish language skills are a plus. Responsibility includes prioritizing patient needs, adhering to program protocols, and coordinating with public health staff to deliver comprehensive services across the Southeast Region of New

Qualifications

• Spanish language would be an advantage.
• Experience in a medical clinic setting.
• Experience in administering immunizations.
• Experience in testing and treating STDs.
• Experienced with application of protocols.
• Critical thinking skills and functioning autonomously in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health maintenance and disease prevention following protocols.
• Administer nursing care in an autonomous clinic setting.
• Collaborate with regional health officers and clinicians as needed.
• Contribute to Medicaid Administrative Claiming requirements as applicable.

Skills

Spanish language (advantage)

Clinical nursing experience

Immunizations

STI testing and treatment

Protocol adherence

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Posting Details

INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.

Salary

$36.43 - $54.65 Hourly

$75,775 - $113,663 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

The New Mexico Department of Health is a centralized state agency that ensures safety net services to all New Mexicans through the many programs and services. The NMDOH, in order to ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico. Each employee has a role to help New Mexicans, and this role fills a critical need for the Lea County Public Health Offices.

Why does the job exist?

This position supports and delivers various public health programs, which may include, but is not limited to: Health Services such as Epidemiology and Response; Tuberculosis; Breast and Cervical Cancer screening and referral; STI screening, treatment and referrals; Immunizations; Family Planning; Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services; Case Management; Community Outreach; Health Promotion; and Disease Management, through advocacy, adherence to clinical protocols, standing orders, education and policies and procedures. The New Mexico Department of Health is committed to providing population based health services to assure the health and well-being of all New Mexicans. This position supports the Southeast (SE) Region of New Mexico and assures that quality health services are provided for the population. This position will be responsible for participating in any requirements for the Medicaid Administrative Claiming program as it relates to the primary duties of their job and working with clients and community member throughout Lea County.

How does it get done?

This position advises on health maintenance and disease prevention. This position administers nursing care to clients in an autonomous environment by utilizing the laws, principle, practices, standing orders, and techniques of professional nursing. This position must make program-specific decisions per protocols, and prioritize client needs accordingly, and must address any issue not covered in protocols with Regional Health Officer/Clinician.

Who are the customers?

Lea County community and outlying areas encompassing the under-served and uninsured community members such as children, teens and adults in various life stages. This position also is accountable to the PHD, program staff and community partners.

Ideal Candidate

• Spanish speaking would be an advantage
• Experience in a medical clinic setting
• Experience in administering immunizations
• Experience in testing and treating STDs
• Experienced with application of protocols
• Critical thinking skills and functioning autonomously in a clinic setting.

Minimum Qualification

Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements, or eligibility for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting, exposure to visual/video display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to thirty (30) pounds and working in loud environments may be required. Intermittent travel is required for this position; to also include occasional overnight travel to attend mandatory meetings. Outreach settings for vaccine/testing events required.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.