Staff Nurse - (27-03)

La Clinica de Familia Inc; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 34,784 - 46,755; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with employer matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Supplement Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

La Clinica de Familia is seeking a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients and educate them. You will be part of the clinic team alongside providers and office staff. Candidates must be bilingual English/Spanish, hold a New Mexico LPN/RN license, CPR certification, and maintain CEUs.

Experience with LCDF's patient population and strong communication skills are valued. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of LPN, ADN or BSN program from an accredited nursing school.
• Current New Mexico LPN/ RN License; current CPR certification/training; ongoing maintenance of CEU's.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients and educate them.
• Act as a member of the clinic team alongside providers and office staff.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Math skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Nurse Practice Act compliance

Education

LPN/ADN/BSN program

NM LPN/RN license

CPR certification

CEU maintenance

Tools

MS Word

Spreadsheets

Medical Manager

Job description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica as provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non-exempt
$25.25 to $33.94

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients by performing general nursing duties and patient education. Acts as a member of the clinic team along with fellow nursing staff, providers and office staff.

Core Competencies:

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Ability to handle patient complaints with tact and diplomacy
• Strong working knowledge of health management and service delivery
• Working knowledge of, and experience with, the culture of LCDF's patient population
• Strong skills in communication and teambuilding
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
• Basic knowledge of computers including MS Word and use of spreadsheets; and Medical Manager is a plus
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• High degree of organization and attention to detail
• Excellent math skills
• Strong sense of self-initiative and adaptability
• Ability to work in compliance with Nurse Practice Act, State of New Mexico

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of LPN, ADN or BSN program from an accredited nursing school.
• Current New Mexico LPN/ RN License; current CPR certification/training; ongoing maintenance of CEU's.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement