Clinician (RN, LPN) Full-time Los Alamos Outpatient Procedures

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: The Primary Care Practical Clinician will work collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals to provide a smooth health care continuum for all patients within the clinic setting.  The clinician is an integral member of the clinic care team who works to ensure safety, best practice and high quality standards of care are maintained.  The clinician assists with coordinating patient wellness and chronic illness management for the clinic. The clinician works with the clinic manager to supervise the delivery of clinical care. RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program in Licensed Practical Nursing CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  Licensed by State of New Mexico as an LPN.  BLS Certification issued through America Heart Association required, or within 2 weeks of hire date. SKILLS:   Knowledge of and practical use of good business English, spelling, arithmetic, practices Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills Demonstrates effective teaching techniques, applying adult learning principles Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and implement appropriate educational materials for patients and their support system EXPERIENCE:  One year experience working as a nurse in a clinical setting. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Director of Primary Care Services and Clinic Manager In conjunction with clinic leadership: Supervises daily activities of medical assistants and PCA’s in primary care clinic setting In conjunction with clinic leadership and educator assists with establishing and maintaining clinical staff competency Ensures provision of uninterrupted clinical care Provides clinical observations to manager for annual performance evaluations of clinical staff ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne pathogen: A – Works in a clean, well-lighted, smoke free environment Bloodborne pathogen: B – If involved in clinical contact PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.  Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighting up to 50 pounds.  Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.  Frequent exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Additional Information: - Specialty: - Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.