Community Clinic Nurse (LPN or RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

St. Thomas Community Health Center 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and mentoring medical assistants, ensuring adherence to workflows, documentation, and patient care standards.
• Supporting optimization of provider support and clinic flow through coordination with clinic staff.
• Facilitating smooth clinic operations by ensuring patients are prepared for visits, supporting follow-up coordination, and aligning preventive care needs.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with local schools and community organizations to provide access to physicals, vaccines, and wellness services.
• Using population health tools and payer reports to identify patients overdue for preventive or chronic care.
• Supporting care teams by identifying patients in need of chronic condition support and facilitating appropriate referrals, including to health coaches.
• Overseeing vaccine, medication, and medical supply inventory, ensuring timely reordering and proper storage.
• Attending nursing and general staff meetings as scheduled.

Qualifications include:

• 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.
• Experience with pediatric wellness care, immunization schedule and administering immunizations.
• Experience with adult health maintenance care and preventive immunizations.
• Comfort working with EHR systems and basic clinical data reports.

St. Thomas Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive care and improving the health of our community through prevention, outreach, and teamwork.