Tuberculosis/Epidemiology Nurse Senior RN III (DOH/PHD #11395)

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

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health in the Northwest Region Public Health Division seeks an experienced RN to investigate and respond to disease outbreaks, conduct TB work, and collaborate with partners across clinics and community settings.

The role emphasizes health education, adherence to standing orders, and compliance with laboratory and pharmacy regulations. Spanish language skills are preferred to serve diverse New Mexico communities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in NM or eligibility per NM requirements, plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to educate patients clearly.

Responsibilities

• Respond to disease outbreaks and epidemiology situations; collect data and educate contacts as needed.
• Collaborate with schools, nursing homes, and clinical partners to control spread of disease.
• Conduct TB investigations, administer TB medications and provide vaccines in clinics and outreach settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

NM RN license (or eligibility)

Job description

Posting Details

This positing will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary

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

This position is part of the Northwest Region Public Health Division within the NMDOH. The Public Health Department provides safety net services to the most vulnerable clients within the community, based on set program area processes and protocols in the areas of Infectious Disease investigation and management, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, TB management, Family Planning, adult and child immunizations, Harm Reduction and MOUD services.

Why does the job exist?

This position promotes public health and participates in the role of building healthier communities in New Mexico thru collaboration with clinicians in the Northwest Region and the State Epidemiology Office and the TB program to investigate and take action to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the Region's communities.

How does it get done?

• Respond to disease outbreaks and Epidemiology situations. Activities include: monitoring and prioritizing cases, conducting case interviews, entering case information into a database, collecting specimens with potential for exposure to communicable diseases (with use of personal protective equipment), providing isolation guidelines and health education, and identifying contacts and coordinating preventive treatment.
• Collaborate with community partners (e.g. schools, nursing homes, correctional facilities). Activities include: coordinating specimen collection, providing education to control spread of disease within the facility, and coordinating immunization outreach events.
• Conducting other public health clinic activities, including: TB investigations, administering TB medications and providing vaccines in clinical and outreach settings.

Who are the customers?

The customers are New Mexicans with an emphasis on under-served populations and community partners within New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

Excellent communication skills: ability to discuss/elicit sensitive information and provide accessible health education in nonjudgmental manner.

Adhering to clinical policies, protocols and procedures. Specifically, the delivery of care per standing orders and protocols.

Independent thinker, decision maker, self-starter

Collaborating with community partners.

Ensuring compliance with laboratory and pharmacy regulations

Preferred: speaks Spanish.

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.

Working Conditions

Work is primary performed in a public health office clinic but on occasion work is performed within a client’s home and at auxiliary or community sites with potential for exposure to communicable diseases (with use of personal protective equipment). Work is performed in an office with computer usage and exposure to visual display terminals, standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs required. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse racial and ethnic populations many of who do not speak the English language. Occasional in‑state travel may be 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.