Posting Details
This is a part-time position and this posting may be used to recruit multiple candidates. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
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 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 members located in the Northwest Region 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
Serve the community members located in the Northwest Region 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.
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
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 Video 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 to diverse racial and ethnic populations, many who do not speak the English language.
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Agency Contact Information: Cathryn Spitz (505) 841-4677 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.
