Las Vegas, New Mexico
Senior Registered Nurse (DOH/PHD #11545)
Job details
- Location
- Las Vegas, New Mexico
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $75,774 - $113,672/yr
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Apply on
- careers.share.nm.gov
About this role
Salary
$36.43 - $54.65 Hourly
$75,775 - $113,663 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10
Posting Details
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 works to ensure health equity through collaboration with partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico. The Public Health Division helps meet the needs of New Mexico by utilizing multi-disciplinary teams including Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Children's Medical Services (CMS), Health Promotion, Disease Intervention Team, and Health Services. Health Services programs include Breast and Cervical Cancer screening, Family Planning services, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention, screening and treatment, Medications for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder (MAUD/MOUD), Immunizations, Tuberculosis (TB) treatment, and emergency response.
Why does the job exist?
Cervical Cancer screening and referral; 2) STI screening, treatment and referrals; 3) Immunizations; 4) Family Planning services; 5) Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services;
6) Tuberculosis, screening and treatment; Case Management for tuberculosis and as need for other clients; Community Outreach; Health Promotion; and Disease Management. This work is done through advocacy, adherence to clinical protocols, standing orders, education and policies and procedures.
The New Mexico Department of Health is committed to providing population-based health services to assure the health and well-being of all New Mexicans. This position supports the San Miguel Public Health Offices and the Northeast (NE) Region of New Mexico and assures that quality health services are provided for the population. This position will be responsible for participating in any requirements for the Medicaid Administrative Claiming program as it relates to the primary duties of their job and working with clients and community member throughout San Miguel County.
How does it get done?
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 or a licensed
clinician. This position advises on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Who are the customers?
Ideal Candidate
clients for risks including sexually transmitted infections and drug use. Public health experience a plus. Spanish speaking a plus.
Minimum Qualification
Employment Requirements
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
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
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Deanne Tapia, (505)819-7115 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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