[Hiring] Nurse Manager/General Care @University of New Mexico

Role Description

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. This position serves as a key leader and nursing co-manager for the UNM CDD’s Medically Fragile RN Case Manager program, specifically leading the Nurse Case Managers providing services in rural satellite offices statewide.

• Provides clinical, operational, and staff oversight for all aspects of the Nursing Case Management program serving children and adults with medical fragility and developmental disabilities.
• Leads staff onboarding, supervision, training, and mentorship for the satellite/rural Nurse Case Managers.
• Oversees case assignments and coverage.
• Supports fiscal and operational program aspects via monthly billing review and ensuring accurate and compliant documentation.
• Attends budget meetings and works with the UNM CDD fiscal team to ensure program sustainability.
• Serves as a co-manager for the program along with the parallel Metro Nurse Manager.
• Performs referral screening and preassessment reviews to determine program eligibility and appropriateness of services.
• Acts as a liaison with in and out of state agencies to ensure access to needed services.
• Provides community education on the population served and the program for various constituents and learners.
• This is a remote satellite position requiring use of a personal vehicle for state travel.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• 3+ years’ experience providing community-based nursing services directly for clients/families.
• Experience teaching or training nurses.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead, support, and organize teams.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing or directly related field/discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing Nurse Case Management Services as part of the NM Medically Fragile RN Case Management Program.
• Experience with community presenting and teaching learners.
• Experience overseeing fee-for-service billing/documentation processes for a community-based program.
• Strong leadership, teaming, and collaborative skills.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires passing a background check with fingerprinting.
• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination; candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Benefits

• This is a benefits eligible position.
• The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Application Instructions

• Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted.
• To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
  • Completed Application: Include all relevant work experience and clearly note the number of hours worked per week for each position.
  • Current Résumé: Should include three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.
  • Cover Letter: Address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.
• Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.