Registered Nurse Level III (DOH/PHD/NW #31033)

$31.11 - $49.78 Hourly

$64,714 - $103,542 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HH

Posting Details

The NMDOH promotes 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 NW Region Public Health Offices.

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

Why does the job exist?

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) Position will advance the health of individuals, families, and communities through partnerships, collaboration, and direct care. 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; STI screening, treatment and referrals; Immunizations; Family Planning; MOUD/MAT; Emergency Preparedness; and Disease Management. The nurse has protocols and standing orders and must decide when and how to implement them for the good of the client and/or the public. Providing clinical support/services in the public health clinic utilizing protocols/provider orders. Participates in the community and school collaboratives. Complies with the Federal, state, division and regional guidelines. Maintains general clinic flow.

How does it get done?

The nurse has protocols and standing orders and must decide when and how to implement them for the good of the client and/or the public.
Providing clinical support/services in the public health clinic and outreach locations utilizing protocols/provider orders.
Participate in community and school collaboratives.
Comply with federal, state, division and regional guidelines.
Maintain general clinic flow.
Must advise on health maintenance and disease prevention.
This position administers nursing care to clients in an autonomous environment by utilizing the laws, principles, best practices, standing orders, and techniques of professional nursing.
This position must make program-specific decisions per protocols, and prioritize client needs accordingly.

Who are the customers?

Serve the community of McKinley County and those who are uninsured/underinsured. Helps the community by coordinating assessments, planning, and providing of needed health related services; participating in case conferences with NMDOH providers; and provision of outside referrals as appropriate.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position must possess and maintain a current New Mexico Registered Nursing license or eligible for licensure in accordance with Nursing practice Act 61-3-2 through 61-3-+31 NMSA 1978 and 16-1-1 through 61-12-20 NMAC, as applicable.
The ideal candidate has experience:
Delivering highly specialized public health services to the people in New Mexico
Ensuring adherence to clinical policies, protocols and procedures.
Ensuring Compliance for lab and pharmacy regulations
Ensuring compliance with publicly funded vaccine programs.
Providing Immunizations
Preparing and administering medications ordered by nursing initiated protocol, standing orders and/or adjust treatment plan based on clinician's orders.
The nurse in this position must possess strong critical thinking skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of team.
Ability to problem solve.

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. Valid Nursing license and subject to Background check.

Working Conditions

Services are provided In a clinic, auxiliary and community sites, and occasionally in the client's home with potential exposure to communicable diseases and computer usage for a variety of clinic and office functions. Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to VisualNideo Display Terminal (VDTI and extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of office noise, bending, standing and lifting. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse racial and ethnic populations, many who do not speak the English language.

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Agency Contact Information: Melissa Johnson (505) 722-4391. Email

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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.