La Clinica de Familia

Nonprofit community health center in southern New Mexico

ACT Lead Nurse-RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLas Cruces, NM, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Ability to handle patient complaints tactfully and diplomatically.
Strong working knowledge of health management and service delivery.
Working knowledge of and experience with the culture of LCDF's patient population.
Strong communication and team-building skills.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and spreadsheets; familiarity with Medical Manager is a plus.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong math skills.
Self-initiative and adaptability.
Ability to work in compliance with the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act.
Current New Mexico registered nurse license.
Bachelor's degree and at least one year of full-time behavioral health work experience, plus one year of supervisory experience; alternatively, an associate's degree and at least six years of full-time behavioral health work experience, plus one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide programmatic support and oversight, including staff assignments, file compliance, staff support, and medication support.
Ensure effective provision of services and provide administrative supervision of the team.
Provide services to adult mental health patients.
Assist in developing, evaluating, and coordinating treatment plans and recovery services.
Provide support when the ACT Team Lead or Director is unavailable.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Medical Manager.

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has 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
Exempt

up to $73,382.40

Job Summary:

The ACT Lead RN provides programmatic support and oversight which includes staff assignments, file compliance, staff support, and medication support. Responsible for ensuring the effective provision of services and for the administrative supervision of the team. Provides services to adult mental health patients. Assists in developing, evaluating, and coordinating treatment plans and recovery services. Will be available to provide support when the ACT TEAM LEAD or DIRECTOR is not available.

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 ofLCDF"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:

Current New Mexico RN License AND Bachelor's degree and at least one year of full-time behavioral health work experience and one year of supervisory experience.
And/or Associate's degree and at least six years of full-time behavioral health work experience
One year of supervisory experience.

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

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About the Company

La Clinica de Familia

Nonprofit community health center in southern New Mexico

La Clinica de Familia is a nonprofit community health center serving families across southern New Mexico, including people who face barriers to care. Its clinics combine medical and dental treatment with behavioral health services, while school-based sites bring care closer to students. The organization also runs Early Head Start, a federally funded program that supports early learning through classrooms and home visits for eligible low-income families. Grants, contracts and patient fees fund its services, and discounts depend on household income and size. Established in 1978 after an earlier migrant health initiative, La Clinica de Familia is headquartered in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Las Cruces, NM
Founded: 1978

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