Public Health Nurse Supervisor - State of New Mexico : Job Details

$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. Public Health Division Southwest Region is comprised of eight counties and works to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico. Why does the job exist? This position will directly supervise, and plan the delivery of clinical public health nursing services in Dona Ana county for preventive and specialty care services. Incumbent will provide staff supervision to different programs, not limited to Vaccine for Children (VFC) nurse coordinators, support staff, Hepatitis B nurse, Tuberculosis (TB) nurse and other staff as needed. Incumbent will oversee the daily activities of the various programs and to ensure clinical and clerical staff are adhering to department policies and procedures and to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of local public health professionals/managers. This position will work under the direction of the Southwest Region Director of Nursing Services. All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act § 61-3-2 through 61-3-31 NMSA 1978 and 16.12.1 through 16.12.20 NMAC, as applicable. How does it get done? This position is responsible for: - Supervising nurses and clerks by developing daily work schedules, evaluating work performance, approving leave, training or providing continuous education opportunities to staff, and orienting staff to new duty assignments. - Collecting and maintaining all employee health records and offering all immunizations and training per Employee Health/Safety Protocols/Trainings. - Participating in supporting community services and serving as a resource for information and guidance to the community. Be available to serve the community by coordinating and participating in outreach events such as Flu Clinics, Back to School Immunization Clinics and Harm Reduction services. - Assisting in providing services in the Community Wellness Program for the Suboxone Clinic and Preventive Medicine Clinic (PMC) where coverage is needed, or call-ins by staff. - Participating in chart audits and pharmacy audits per DOH guidelines. - Backup for employee HIPAA compliance and medical records requests. Who are the customers? New Mexico demographic population. 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 16-12-1 through 61-12-20 NMAC, as applicable. The ideal candidate has experience: -Delivering highly specialized public health services to the people in New Mexico. -Orienting and training new nursing staff and providing on-going training for established staff. -Ensuring adherence to clinical policies, protocols and procedures. 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. Must possess and maintain a current NM license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements. Position requires successful completion of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act) course, completion of CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act) within sixty (60) days of employment, completion of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and blood-borne pathogen training within thirty (30) days of employment, as condition of continued employment. 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 do not speak the English language. Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay is required. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Beatriz Vela (575) ###-####. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.