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 Director of Nursing, 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.
Responsibilities
The Nurse Director develops implements and assesses nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures in accordance with Federal and State regulations to produce high–quality results and meet strategic goals. Directs activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide nursing services in ECFH Medical Clinic facilities. The Nurse Director is responsible for recruitment, retention, and training of the nurses, conducts performance reviews and develops work policies. Ensure legal procedures, nursing laws, and work standards are met.
The Nurse Director oversees nursing instructional and operational aspects of El Centro Family Health Clinics. The Nurse Director will work in tandem with and report to the CCO. Reporting to this position are Nurse Manager, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Laboratory Technicians/Assistants, and Pharmacy Assistants (North and East Regions).
Requirements
Education: Completion of an accredited course of study in registered nursing.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years supervisory nursing experience (charge nurse
experience is applicable).
Licensure: Current New Mexico RN licensure.
Certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS).
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)