Lead Nurse
Jobot · Albuquerque, NM · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$35–$42/hrFull-time
About the role
We are partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organization seeking an experienced Lead Nurse to provide clinical leadership and hands-on nursing support within a busy community health environment. This is a great opportunity for a nurse who enjoys being involved in direct patient care while also serving as a resource and mentor to the clinical team. The Lead Nurse will help ensure efficient day-to-day clinical operations, high-quality patient care, and adherence to established healthcare policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and support to nursing and medical support staff
- Assist with coordinating patient flow and clinical activities
- Provide direct nursing care and support as needed
- Serve as a clinical resource for staff and help address questions or concerns
- Support onboarding, training, and development of clinical team members
- Help ensure accurate and timely documentation within the EHR
- Promote compliance with clinical policies, procedures, and quality standards
- Identify workflow or patient-care issues and partner with leadership on solutions
- Assist with maintaining appropriate clinical supplies and readiness
- Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and administrative teams to support efficient patient care
- Help foster a positive, patient-focused, and collaborative clinical environment
Qualifications
- Active nursing license in good standing
- Previous nursing experience in a clinical healthcare environment
- Prior lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience preferred
- Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
- Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working with diverse and underserved patient populations
- Ability to remain organized and responsive in a fast-paced environment
Additional Requirements
- Pass required fingerprinting/background screening
- Provide required proof of COVID vaccination
- Pass a pre-employment drug screening
Pay
$35 – $42 per hour