Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow!
The Community – Mescalero, New Mexico
Nestled amid the picturesque Sacramento Mountains, Mescalero, located in south-central New Mexico, offers a captivating blend of breathtaking natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. Situated on the Mescalero Apache Reservation, the town provides a unique opportunity to explore the history and traditions of the Mescalero Apache people through cultural events, guided tours, and visits to the Tribal Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts can indulge in activities like hiking, camping, and wildlife watching in the nearby mountains, including the renowned Ski Apache Resort, which also offers skiing opportunities. The region further invites adventure with options for horseback riding and fishing in serene mountain lakes. For those seeking excitement, the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino adds entertainment, gaming, and dining options, ensuring a diverse and enjoyable experience for visitors to Mescalero. This charming town serves as both a serene escape into stunning landscapes and an opportunity to appreciate the unique blend of Native American culture and scenic wilderness.

Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Mescalero here!

Airport Information: Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (SRR) is a general aviation airport located about 14 miles southeast of Mescalero, New Mexico. Situated in the scenic Sacramento Mountains, the airport serves the surrounding communities and provides facilities for private and recreational aviators.

For more information about Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, check out their website here!

About the Facility – Mescalero Service Unit
The Mescalero Service Unit, operated by the Indian Health Service, provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services to the Mescalero Apache Tribe or another Native American community. These services encompass primary care, dental care, behavioral health support, public health programs, emergency and urgent care, maternal and child health services, chronic disease management, pharmacy services, and optometry services.

Facility Address: 318 Abalone Loop Mescalero, New Mexico 88340

WHNP - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner will provide prenatal care to pregnant women.
• Shall conduct gynecological exams and pap smears, and diagnose/treat reproductive health issues. 
• Shall perform screenings for sexually transmitted infections, provide and manage contraception and family planning, and educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Will develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Will prescribe medications and therapies, offer menopausal care, and hormone replacement therapy.
• The WHNP will collaborate with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care, perform minor medical procedures like IUD placements and removals.
• Will work with appropriate staff, other agencies and accepting facilities to medically stabilizae and coordinate appropriate urgent and emergent transfers to facilities with a higher level of care, when necessary.

OBGYN Physician - REQUIREMENTS

• License: Must maintain an active, full, and unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in this state or any other state of the United States of America.
• Must provide and maintain active Nurse Practitioner certification or Women's Health Specialty certification.
• Shall hold and maintain BLS and ACLS certification.