Nurse Educator

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. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The CDD Nurse Educator serves as the nurse supervisor for the national evidence-based home visiting program, Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP). This position provides clinical leadership and operational direct support for a team of eight Nurse Home Visitors, ensuring implementation of the NFP model with fidelity and in compliance with state, federal, and National Service Office (NSO) regulations.

The Nurse Educator is responsible for monitoring program quality and productivity, overseeing accurate data entry and reporting to meet state and national benchmarks, and fostering reflective practice and professional growth among staff. Key responsibilities include conducting weekly one-on-one clinical supervision sessions, leading structured case conferences, performing joint home visits, and managing client caseload assignments. The Nurse Educator also coordinates and ensures outreach efforts across clinics, hospitals, and community partners to generate referrals for the program. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, the Nurse Educator maintains a small caseload and provides direct services as needed. This position meets regularly with the NFP National Service Office (NSO) consultant and engages in support to maintain model fidelity. Further responsibilities include building and sustaining community partnerships, ensuring adherence to model elements and contract requirements, supporting staff recruitment, onboarding, and training, and promoting a strengths-based, client-centered team culture. The Nurse Supervisor may also take on other responsibilities as needed to ensure the overall success of the program. The Nurse Educator works collaboratively with, and receives supervision from, the Director. The RN will need a valid driver's license and
access to a reliable vehicle for local travel to meetings and home visits.

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See the Position Description for additional information.

• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.
• 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.

Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. 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 multi-state 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.

**Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter**

• Comprehensive knowledge of NFP model and experience delivering NFP HV Services
• Demonstrated program leadership and presentation skills
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Knowledge of community outreach practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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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.