Lead School Nurse & Health Clinic Leader

UWC-USA; Montezuma (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UWC-USA seeks a Head Nurse/Supervisor to lead the Health Clinic, provide comprehensive nursing care, and coordinate student health services. The role requires NM RN licensure, CPR/BLS, and strong clinical judgment to support student wellness and safety.

The position involves supervising clinic staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining health records, and collaborating with physicians, Residential Life, and campus teams to deliver coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in New Mexico.
• CPR, First Aid and BLS certifications required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of adolescent health and school nursing practices.
• Ability to supervise and mentor Health Clinic staff and manage clinic operations.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities across electronic systems.
• Excellent communication with students, families, and healthcare partners.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and coordinate care with outside providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health Clinic staff; supervise, onboard, train, and evaluate team.
• Oversee daily clinic operations to ensure safe, patient-centered care.
• Develop, review, and implement clinic policies and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with NM pharmacy regulations, health department requirements, and accrediting bodies.
• Coordinate after-hours on-call schedules and manage medications/inventory.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and emergency kits; monitor expenditures.
• Contribute to quality improvement and health education initiatives.
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies and school administration.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

BLS certification

Driver's license

Adolescent health

Nursing practice

Medical record keeping

Communication skills

Emergency care

Team leadership

On-call rotation

Tools

Magnus Health

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

UWC-USA seeks a Head Nurse/Supervisor to lead the Health Clinic, provide comprehensive nursing care, and coordinate student health services. The role requires NM RN licensure, CPR/BLS, and strong clinical judgment to support student wellness and safety.

The position involves supervising clinic staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining health records, and collaborating with physicians, Residential Life, and campus teams to deliver coordinated care.