Staff Nurse/RN

The University of New Mexico Student Health & Counseling clinic (SHAC) is recruiting for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Registered Nurse to provide professional nurse services to a diverse university student body in our Allergy & Immunization and General Medicine (primary care and ASAP care) clinics. A background in urgent care, public health, and/or primary care desired.

The Student Health & Counseling Center is located at the center of campus. The clinic provides comprehensive primary and mental health services and has a laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, case management, and health promotions on site. Other medical services provided are same day appointments, travel medicine, immunizations, and sports medicine. Please check out our website to learn more: https://shac.unm.edu/
As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a Work + Life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more.  

See the Position Description for additional information.

• CPR Certification must be obtained within 2 weeks of date of hire.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• IV Certification within 6 months of hire may be required for some positions in this classification, depending on the individual needs of the department
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program; no previous experience required. Certification/Licensure State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of NM, who can work effectively as a member of a team, prioritize multiple demands, and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Experience in a variety of clinical settings including public health, urgent care, primary care, and sexual health.
• Work effectively with a largely adolescent/young adult population.
• Competent in IV starts /administer IV medications.
• Familiarity and/or experience with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) accreditation standards.
• Willing and able to work up to 1.0FTE, (5) five days a week, Monday- Friday, 8AM-5PM, no weekends or holidays and no on-call.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. 

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.