Registered Nurse Level III (DOH/PHD/SE #11527)

$31.11 - $49.78 Hourly

$64,714 - $103,542 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HH

Posting Details

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 Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Family Planning, adult and child immunizations, Harm Reduction services, and treatment of both active pulmonary Tuberculosis and latent Tuberculosis infections.

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?

To provide direct client services Lea County in the Hobbs Public Health Office for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Family Planning needs, Immunizations for adults and children, testing and treatment of Tuberculosis.

How does it get done?

Seeing clients for testing and treatment of STD's, Family Planning services, Immunizations for adults and children, supporting the Contract Nurse Practitioner in clinic. Testing and treating active Tuberculosis and Latent Tuberculosis for high risk of converting to an active TB. Maintaining Standards of Nursing care and practice and following HIPAA.

Who are the customers?

Clients and community of Lea County

Ideal Candidate

1. Spanish speaking would be an advantage
2. Experience in a medical clinic setting
3. Experience in administering immunizations
4. Experience in testing and treating STDs
5. Experienced with application of protocols
6. 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.

Working Conditions

Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer
and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

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Agency Contact Information: Lisa McDonald (505) 288-4622. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

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.