Licensed Nurse- Lead RN Valley-Wide Health Systems

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

We’re looking for a compassionate and driven RN Lead who thrives on mentoring others, delivering exceptional patient care, and creating a supportive, team-based clinical environment. If you're passionate about leadership, nursing excellence, and making a difference every day, we’d love to have you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership& Clinical Oversight

• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day patient flow within the clinic.
• Serve as the primary clinical resource and leader for Medical Assistants (MAs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and nursing staff.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor clinical team members, offering real-time feedback and training to support professional development and skill enhancement.
• Monitor task boxes and delegate follow-up responsibilities to appropriate staff.
• Ensure compliance with nursing policies, clinical workflows, and standard procedures.
• Support the implementation of Valley-Wide initiatives and quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Coordinator and Clinic Manager on corrective actions when needed.
• Report persistent non-compliance or workflow barriers to Nurse Coordinator for resolution.

Patient Care & Support

• Provide direct patient care including medication administration, IV placement, blood draws, vital signs, and emergency response within scope of RN licensure.
• Triage patients and evaluate immediate treatment needs; escalate urgent cases as appropriate.
• Educate patients on medication use, nutrition, exercise, and home health monitoring (e.g., glucometer, blood pressure cuff).
• Answer patient inquiries related to medications and clinical conditions; delegate as needed when no clinical interpretation is required.
• Operate and maintain standard clinical and lab equipment; review and process lab results.
• Perform scheduled co-visits with providers and document nurse visits per policy.

Team Development & Operations

• Assist with onboarding and training of new nursing and MA staff, including orientation schedules and training plan execution.
• Participate in staff performance evaluations in collaboration with the Director and/or Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Assist preceptors and provide support and oversight to nursing and MA students as needed.
• Monitor and oversee immunization and medication management processes.
• Create, assign, and monitor completion of daily, weekly, and monthly team duties.
• Ensure timely completion and documentation of Rapid Response events; forward documentation to the Nurse Coordinator and Compliance Nurse.
• Serve as the primary contact for Pod Support regarding patient portal direct messages

Administrative & Compliance

• Maintain current documentation of nursing care, team performance, and patient encounters within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Support infection control and clinic safety protocols.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Qualification & Skills:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of the scope of practice for RN, LPN, and MA roles.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare IT systems.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Commitment to Valley-Wide’s mission of providing accessible, high-quality care to underserved populations.

Why Join Valley-Wide?

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to all individuals across our multi-county service area in southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we offer premier primary and preventive care through our 34 service sites strategically located in rural communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance…