Public Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing, either ADN, BSN or diploma.
• State of New Mexico licensure as a Registered Nurse. Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment.
• Have or be able to obtain BLS/CPR or ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• If assigned to a center with ACLS medications and/or equipment, must have ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite.
• Successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment screening requirements.
• Comply with required testing and immunizations (TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella).
• Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check.
• May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
• Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
• Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record that is within the limitations of PMS Human Resources Policy II.D.3, Automobile Usage, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.
• May be required to complete transportation related trainings.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with hospital, school health or public health desirable.
• Bilingual English / Navajo preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out contractual public health and school nurse services for the beneficiaries in the Checkerboard Area Health System (CAHS).
• Work as a member of the CAHS primary care and community public health program team.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus
• $500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS