PRN Registered Nurse OR Licensed Practical Nurse

El Centro Family Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health center in Northern New Mexico is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include providing skilled nursing services and ensuring quality patient care within guidelines. Candidates must have completed accredited nursing courses, possess current New Mexico licensure, and have CPR certification. Minimum one-year experience in healthcare required. Willingness to travel to outlying clinics is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working in the health care field, preferably in a clinical setting.
• Current New Mexico RN and LPN Licensure.
• CPR Certification.
• Background check, valid driver’s license, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services for patients within guidelines of the New Mexico State Nurse Practice Act.
• Assure successful delivery of quality patient care within limitations and guidelines.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Word

Internet Explorer usage

Outlook

Education

Completion of an accredited course of study in registered nursing or licensed practical nursing

LPN licensure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Internet Explorer

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 PRN (as needed, no guarantee of hours) Licensed Practical Nurse OR Registered Nurse, 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 skills of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing services for patients of El Centro Family Health, within the limitations and guidelines of the New Mexico State Nurse Practice Act.

The Registered Nurse assures successful delivery of quality patient care for patients of El Centro family Health within limitations and guidelines of the New Mexico State Nurse Practice Act.

Education

RN and LPN-Completion of an accredited course of study in registered nursing or licensed practical nursing.

Licensure

Current New Mexico RN and LPN Licensure.

Experience

RN and LPN- Minimum of one-year experience working in the health care field preferably in a clinical setting.

Certification

RN and LPN-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Other Requirements

TST Screening, Hep B Vaccine or Waiver, Background Check, Current Driver's License and Proof of Automobile insurance.