Job Description
Job Description
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. We strive to improve the quality of life by bringing primary health care and basic health education to the people of Northern New Mexico through a system of clinics and cooperative programs. El Centro offers vital health services in a caring and supportive environment.
El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Manager, dedicated to serving the needs of our community.
An ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and fluent skill of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage.
- Demonstrates ability to work well in a team environment
Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the Associate Nurse Director, the Nurse Manager assures and maintains the overall clinic operation in the East Regions. Ensures successful delivery of quality patient care and functions as liaison between Associate Nurse Director and Clinic Nursing Personnel, furthermore, provides skilled nursing services for patients of EL Centro Family Health within limitations and guidelines of the New Mexico State Nurse Practice Act.
The Regional Nurse Manager assists in the management of the overall clinical operations with nursing staff and clinic managers by acknowledging, adhering to, and implementing overall organizational and medical policies and operating procedures of ECFH. The Regional Nurse Manager works directly with the East Lead Registered Medical Assistant in maintaining established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Under the direction of the Associate Nurse Director, the Regional Nurse Manager conducts Nursing supervision to include all clinical and administrative functions.
Requirements
Education: Completion of an accredited course of study in registered nursing.
Licensure: Current and valid Registered Nurse Licensure.
Certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS)/PALS desirable.
Experience: Minimum of one-year experience in supervisory role in a clinical or hospital setting.
Benefits
- 401 k Retirement
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)