Come join our team of dedicated medical professionals working to meet the health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives
“We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment."
The Jicarilla Service Unit is located in the beautiful northwest region of New Mexico on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, 55 miles south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado and 30 miles west of Chama, New Mexico.
Seeking Motivated Team Members to fill the following positions:
Infection Prevention (RN)
• Competitive federal salaries and benefits • Loan repayment programs (Indian Health Service and National Health Service Corps Site) • USPHS Commissioned Corps officers are eligible for Special Duty Pay and Retention Pay Select Positions and Job Categories) • Recruitment and retention incentives for well-qualified civil service nurses • Weekday schedule (Monday - Friday) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • No holiday or weekend coverage, no on-call, closed for all federal holidays
To learn more or if you have additional questions, please contact: CDR Reyna R. Garcia, MSN, MBA, RN, Chief Nurse Executive PH: 575-759-7229 or email: Reyna.garcia@ihs.gov
Apply today at USAJOBS.gov - https://www.usajobs.gov/job/858954100
About the facility:The Jicarilla Service Unit also known as the Jicarilla Apache Health Care Facility is located in Dulce, New Mexico. The Jicarilla Service Unit serves primarily the members of the Jicarilla Apache Nation with a service population of over 4,000 patients but also serves other tribes as well. Nzhonachi'idle'ee translated in the Jicarilla Apache language as "a place to get well" is the tribal name of the clinic. The clinic is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).The Clinic is open Monday through Friday, with after-hour services provided by the Jicarilla Apache Nation Emergency Medical Service as well as a 24/7 Nurse triage telephone line. Patients requiring inpatient services are transported to hospitals that are approximately 100 miles away.The Clinic is a Patient-Centered Medical Home and a Certified Dental Home, JSU has dedicated staff working together with local community programs at all levels to focus on health promotion and disease prevention activities.Services:Primary CareWell Child CareUrgent CareWomen's HealthDiabetes CareDentalLaboratoryNursingOptometryPharmacyPhysical TherapyPublic Health NursingRadiologyAbout t...he community:Dulce is located in northern New Mexico within a few miles from the Colorado border and well within view of the Rocky Mountains. The Jicarilla Apache Reservation spans over 870,566 acres of scenic terrain in north central New Mexico. The geography on the reservation ranges from high desert at about 6400 feet in elevation to mountainous areas reaching over 10,600 feet. The town of Dulce is the center of the community and the home of most of the population. With abundant natural resources, the Jicarilla Reservation has much to offer for recreational opportunities. The dramatic scenic beauty of the land is unsurpassed and visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and trail riding throughout the reservation. Mountain lakes located on the reservation are stocked with several species of trout, and hunting permits are available on a limited basis for mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, and wild turkey. Winter snows provide excellent cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing. Several alpine skiing resorts are located within a few hours of Dulce
