RN - Public Health Nurse - IHS - Full-time / Part-time

This position carries out contractual public health and school nurse services for the beneficiaries in the Checkerboard Area Health System (CAHS). The RN - Public Health Nurse – Indian Health Service (IHS) works as a member of the CAHS primary care and community public health program team. REQUIREMENTS: * Graduate of an approved school of nursing, either ADN, BSN or diploma. * Previous experience with hospital, school health or public health desirable. * Bilingual English/Navajo preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: * 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 you are assigned to a center with ACLS medications and/or equipment, you 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. It is your responsibility to keep your certification current at all times. SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: * According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, "Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements," this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee's PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH. * Criminal Records Check. DRIVING REQUIREMENTS: * 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.