Lead Medical Coordinator at Chicanos Por La Causa – Los Fresnos, Texas

CPLC is seeking a dedicated Lead Medical Coordinator to provide service for Unaccompanied Minors. This is a supervisory role; coordinates and supervises and coordinates medical staff, is responsible for evaluation of their performance and skills, and professional development.

ABOUT ORR

CPLC has 53 years of demonstrated quality experience serving the community as a high trust organization. Each minor in our care is case managed, educated, receives healthcare, and legal services in a trauma informed system. Come join an empathetic resourceful team supporting these youth to achieve timely reunification.

SCHEDULE 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM/ ON CALL.

Expected to be available for on-call situations outside of their normal working hours

POSITION SUMMARY

The nurse is responsible for guiding and ensuring the quality of clinical services, treatment, and/or interventions provided to Unaccompanied Minors (UM) in the programs in collaboration with the Medical Director and contracted physicians. The nurse is devoted to the delivery of medical care in CPLC program setting with the emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with State licensing, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), and all policies and procedures implemented by CPLC Programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Registered Nurse (RN) from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or Associates degree in nursing (Minimum of 1-year direct patient care experience preferred).

OR

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) AND Licensure according to State requirements with two to five years of nursing experience in an outpatient, assisted living, hospital, or public health/community setting preferred.

• Valid Driver's License.