Registered Nurse Coordinator (DOH/PHD/NE #11556)

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Company: State of New Mexico

Location: Santa Fe, NM 87507

Description:

$34.76 - $55.62 Hourly

$72,307 - $115,692 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HI

Posting Details

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

The New Mexico Department of Health is a centralized state agency that ensures safety net services to all New Mexicans through the many programs and services. The NMDOH, in order to ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote 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 NE Region with a focus at the Santa Fe Public Health Office.

Why does the job exist?

This position supports the Northeast (NE) Region of New Mexico and assures that quality health services are provided for the population. This position works as part of the overall Public Health System in the NE Region in the 10 counties of the NE Region (Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos and Union counties) to address the unique public health challenges faced by the population. 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; Breast and Cervical Cancer screening and referral; STI screening, treatment and referrals; Immunizations; Family Planning; Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services; Case Management; Community Outreach; Health Promotion; and Disease Management, through advocacy, adherence to clinical protocols, standing orders, education and policies and procedures.
The mission is promoting health and wellness, improving health outcomes and assuring safety net services for the people to the NE Region for the ultimate goal of a healthier New Mexico. This position will be working directly with the Santa Fe PHO nurse manager and assist with other projects as needed.

How does it get done?

This position will have the key responsibilities of collaboratively overseeing/ supervising the NE Region Vaccine for Children (VFC) team to assure VFC policies and procedures are being followed, safe and appropriate storage and handling of vaccines in the NE Region and supporting Health Services in the NE region with a focus in Santa Fe. 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; Breast and Cervical Cancer screening and referral; STI screening, treatment and referrals; Immunizations; Family Planning; Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services; Case Management; Community Outreach; Health Promotion; and Disease Management, through advocacy, adherence to clinical protocols, standing orders, education and policies and procedures. They will utilize electronic systems, work on special projects, collaborating with other internal (NMDOH) and external partners, and must make program-specific decisions per protocols, and prioritize client needs accordingly, and must address any issue not covered in protocols with Regional Health Officer/Clinician.

Who are the customers?

The New Mexico Department of Health is a centralized state agency that ensures safety net services to all New Mexicans through the many programs and services and this position serves the communities specific in the NE Region.

Ideal Candidate

Strong critical thinking skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of team. Ability to think independently and 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 five (5) 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.

Working Conditions

Primary work site is the Santa Fe Public Health Office based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit for periods of time. Must be able to travel/drive for extended periods throughout the region on occasion. Must be able to speak, hear and see. Work is usually preformed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive telephone usage and direct client contact. Assist with outreach activities in the community on occasion.

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Agency Contact Information:Tomasita Sedillo 505-476-2671 Email

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