Community Clinic Nurse (LPN or RN)

St Thomas Community Health Center•New Orleans, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Thomas CHC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a clinical leader, mentor, and coordinator within our team-based primary care model. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of medical assistants (MAs), supporting provider needs, maintaining clinic flow, and playing a key role in population health outreach and community engagement. This is a leadership position focused on team supervision, care coordination, and health system improvement. This is a competitive salary opportunity for LPNs, and may also appeal to early-career Registered Nurses who are passionate about community-based care and interested in potential loan repayment eligibility through the HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program.

Requirements

Current and valid LPN or RN license in (Louisiana)
CPR/BLS certification
Experience supervising or leading clinical support staff
Strong organizational, communication, and teaching skills
Strong experience with pediatric wellness care, immunization schedule and administering immunizations
Experience with adult heatlh maintenance care and preventive immunizations
Comfort working with EHR systems and basic clinical data reports

Nice To Haves

Background in community or public health settings
Familiarity with population health tools, ACO participation, or value-based care initiatives
Bilingual or culturally responsive communication skills

Responsibilities

Supervises and mentors medical assistants, ensuring adherence to workflows, documentation, and patient care standards.
Supports optimization of provider support and clinic flow through coordination with clinic staff.
Serves as a clinical resource and supports MA onboarding, training, and performance improvement in collaboration with Nursing Leadership.
Facilitates smooth clinic operations by ensuring patients are prepared for visits, supporting follow-up coordination, and aligning preventive care needs.
Helps maintain schedule efficiency by identifying and filling gaps in provider availability.
Develop and maintain relationships with local schools and community organizations to provide access to physicals, vaccines, and wellness services.
Participate in or coordinate school-based clinics, vaccine events, and other outreach efforts to extend care beyond the clinic walls.
Use population health tools and payer reports to identify patients overdue for preventive or chronic care.
Partner with health coaches and front desk staff to bring patients back into care.
Help close care gaps and support quality measures for prevention and chronic conditions.
Align outreach with insurance priorities like reducing ER use, increasing screenings, and meeting value-based care goals.
Support ACO efforts through follow-up, quality tracking, and improved patient outcomes.
Supports care teams by identifying patients in need of chronic condition support and facilitating appropriate referrals, including to health coaches.
Educates patients on clinical devices (e.g., BP cuffs, glucometers, CGMs) and injectable medications to improve self-management.
Promotes medication adherence through patient education and ongoing support.
Oversee vaccine, medication, and medical supply inventory, ensuring timely reordering and proper storage.
Monitor for and report broken or malfunctioning equipment, helping ensure a safe, well-equipped care environment.
Attends nursing and general staff meetings as scheduled.
Supports the policies and procedures of St. Thomas Community Health Centers and assists in policy review as requested.
Demonstrates consistent and timely attendance.
Promotes positive and productive communication with clinic staff.
Utilizes established communication channels and appropriate lines of authority for problem-solving.
Assists in documentation of incidents and participates in safety and emergency preparedness drills.
Performs other duties as requested by the Chief Nursing Officer and Medical Director.
Maintains HIPAA compliance.