Senior Registered Nurse (DOH/PHD#11744)

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 qualified registered nurse to support public health programs in Lea County. The position involves direct patient care in a clinic setting and participation in immunization and disease prevention efforts.

You will work autonomously under standing orders and protocols, advise on health maintenance, and coordinate with regional staff. Travel to outreach events and occasional overnight travel are required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NM or eligibility per NM regulations.
• Three years of nursing experience related to essential duties.
• Experience administering immunizations.
• Experience testing and treating STDs.
• Spanish-speaking would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Administer nursing care in an autonomous clinic setting per protocols and standing orders.
• Escalate issues to Regional Health Officer/Clinician as needed.
• Support Medicaid Administrative Claiming related to primary duties with clients and community members in Lea County.
• Engage with Lea County and surrounding communities; participate in vaccine/testing outreach events.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Immunizations

STD testing & treatment

Clinical protocol adherence

Spanish language

Education

RN license

Job description

Salary

$36.43 - $54.65 Hourly
$75,775 - $113,663 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

This is a continuous posting and may be used for ongoing recruitment. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. 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 out lying 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. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

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.