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Registered Nurse III (DOH/PHD/NW #11429)

Salary

 

$31.11 - $49.78 Hourly

$64,714 - $103,542 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HH

Posting Details

 
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.  

This position is part of the Northwest Region Public Health Division within the NMDOH. 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.

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 Communicable Disease; Tuberculosis; STI screening, treatment and referrals; Immunizations; Family Planning including teens without parental consent; Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection; Medication for Opioid Use Disorder/Medication-Assisted Treatment; and Emergency Preparedness.

How does it get done?

 
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.
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.
This position must make program-specific decisions per protocols, and prioritize client needs accordingly.
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.

Who are the customers?

 
Serve residents of New Mexico with an emphasis on uninsured/underinsured residents of the Northwest quadrant of Albuquerque.

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 physicians' orders.

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. Active New Mexico Registered Nurse license.  CPR for Healthcare Professional

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 Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) 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 may not speak the English language.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Lia Martinez (505) 222-6515. 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.

Date Posted
07/06/2025
Job Reference
156053
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Category
Nursing
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