Registered Nurse Manager II (DOH/NW/PHD #11367) - State of New Mexico : Job Details

$44.00 - $70.39 Hourly$91,511 - $146,418 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band HKPosting DetailsTHIS 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.Why does the job exist?To manage and direct health service operations in the Northwest Region. This position provides leadership for nurses and assigned personnel within a region; assists in the development and maintenance of standards, policies, procedures and on-going nursing staff development; monitors nursing and other assigned health services for quality and compliance in accordance state and federal regulations and participates in the regional management team.How does it get done?Collaborate with statewide nursing leadership to develop standards, policies and procedures for nursing personnel in the Division, including procedures for emergency response. Quality measurement and improvement plans for assigned health services personnel. Assurance of regional compliance and improvement plans for compliance in accordance with the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act, New Mexico Board of Pharmacy regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other state and federal regulations. Develop methods to assure regional health services personnel are competent in their assigned duties. Assure professional development and regular evaluation of assigned health services personnel.Who are the customers?Public. Management, State and other Agencies, employees.Ideal CandidateAll 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. Experience supervising, orienting and training new nursing staff and providing on-going training for established nursing staff. Assisting in chart audits and implementing performance improvement and quality management and quality improvement methods. Ensuring adherence to clinical policies, protocols and procedures; Providing public health nursing services such as but not limited too family planning, immunizations, STD, MOUD, Primary care, infectious disease and tuberculosis management; collaborating across varying organizations and writing procedures and statements of expected practices to implement policies.Minimum QualificationMust 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 management experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.Employment RequirementsMust 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 and CPR for Healthcare ProfessionalWorking ConditionsServices are provided in communities, clinics, and auxiliary site settings to a diverse racial and ethnic population, many of whom do not speak English. Reaching and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to provide outreach and coverage to attend meetings and training sessions with the occasional overnight stay is required in and outside of normal work schedule.Supplemental InformationDo you know what Total Compensation is? Click hereAgency Contact Information: Dominic Rodriguez (505) ###-####. EmailFor information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.