Outpatient Care Supervisor jobs in New Mexico

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for an Supervisor, Outpatient RN to join our Primary Care Clinic. This opportunity is a full-time, day shift opening located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Minimum $66,123 - Midpoint $84,302*

*Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.

*Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Summary

Using the nursing process and working under general direction within UNMMG clinic policies, supports providers as required, and supervises nurses and medical assistants in the provision of care to assigned patients. Designates shift and schedule assignments, ensuring adequate staff to meet clinic needs. Supervises staff and patient care delivery within UNMMG policies and procedures and serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff.

Minimum Job Requirements of a Supervisor, Outpatient RN

Associate degree in nursing with 2 years nursing experience. Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in State of New Mexico. Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Using independent judgment, assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients and providers; designates shift and schedule assignments; assign duties in accordance with the plan of care, patient needs, and within the scope of staff qualifications and licensure/certification/registry.
2. Performs supervisory functions including selection, termination, training, performance appraisal, disciplinary counseling and actions, scheduling, and work assignments; supports staff participation in organizational initiatives. Delegate and monitor completion of duties.
3. Acts as a liaison, as necessary, between physicians, staff, patients, families, and other resources to promote and facilitate communication, problem solving, decision-making, crisis intervention, resource utilization, and conflict management.
4. Works in collaboration with the healthcare team, implementing and documenting individualized plans of care incorporating age specific considerations and patient/family teaching using a patient centered team approach.
5. May assist with special tests and procedures, ensuring proper consent has been obtained; assists with or institute emergency measures and administers medication including IV medications as required.
6. Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocols - maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with UNMMG clinic standards.
7. Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk; report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.
8. Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information.
9. Participates in achieving and maintaining AAAHC accreditation and meeting regulatory requirements.
10. Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the clinic’s clinical model(s) such as Patient Centered Medical Home, etc.
11. Review patient information/reports in collaboration with the healthcare team. Facilitate and/or participate in patient care conferences, if applicable.
12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.:

UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

About the Grande Primary Care Clinic:

UNM Medical Group has opened a new Primary Care Clinic for the Rio Rancho community in the summer of 2021. The UNM Health Grande Clinic focuses on providing the local community their non-emergency medical needs.

Services Provided at the Grande Clinic includes:

• General Primary Care (5 years old and greater)
• Primary Medical Care
• Annual Exams
• Sports Physicals
• Immunizations
• Treatment for Common Non-emergency Illness
• Health Promotion
• Disease Prevention
• Medication Management
• Diabetes Management
• Behavioral Health

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

Benefits:

UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition assistance, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees.

Apply to our Supervisor, Outpatient RN opportunity with UNM Medical Group, Inc. and a recruiter will contact you shortly!