Lead LVN/LPN

The Lead works under the direct supervision of clinic Medical Director, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Office Manager to supervise and directs LVN/LPN and medical assistant staff, provide leadership, direction and consultation. The Lead will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the provision of patient care by all assigned personnel. The person will oversee patient flow throughout the clinic and may perform quality assurance on patient charts, ensuring correct scheduling and accurate documentation. Responsible for OSHA compliance.

• Supervise and direct day-to-day functions for nursing personnel. Will make daily rounds of clinic to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments, employee training, employee vacations, and back up for absent employees.
• Create and maintain a positive working environment.
• Coordinate with Medical Director and Office Manager for appropriate staff levels.
• Evaluate department processes. Recommend and coordinate needed changes based on process analysis.
• Schedule and conduct staff meetings.
• Maintain communication between all supervisors/ leads and medical personnel to ensure coordination of effort for optimal patient care.
• Will review patient charts prior to appointments to ensure proper scheduling and accurate documentation.
• Create and maintain NICU reports.
• Oversees all Lab functions.
• Maintain nursing license on a current status.

• Participate in the development of employee in-service training classes, ensuring a well-educated nursing staff.
• Develop and maintain new employee orientation program.
• Assist in development of clinic processes and standardization in which work will be accomplished.
• Attend continuing educational programs to further nursing skills and knowledge.

• Fill out and complete incident/accident reports.
• Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner.

• Implement and maintain established nursing standards and objectives.
• Maintain high level of care to all patients.
• Responsible for telephone triage and documentation of call.
• Will coordinate patient referrals.
• Schedule NICU tours for patients.
• Assist patients in finding and securing transportation and housing assistance.
• Provide educational materials to patients.
• Conducts nursing assessments.
• Maintain patient records to ensure integrity and availability of information.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Coordinates and communicates with staff about patient concerns.
• Maintain clinic crash cart.
• Orders stocks, and maintains a variety of supplies to include lab supplies, office supplies, and patient education materials.

• Monitor assigned personnel to assure they adhering to established safety regulations.
• Ensure all work areas and exam rooms are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure all personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a professional and safe manner.
• Ensure assigned staff follows established infection control procedures to include the use of personal protective equipment and proper hand washing technique.
• Responsible for clinic OSHA compliance at all times.

• Performs other duties as requested.

Education Level: LPN or LVN state license required.

Experience Years: Previous management or supervisory experience preferred. OB/GYN experience is required, Maternal Fetal Medicine experience is strongly preferred.

Experience Industry: Healthcare

1. Must maintain CPR certification.
2. Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
5. Compassion for the patients and their families.
6. Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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