Nurse Lead - RN/LPN
Nurse Lead - RN/LPN
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Job Description
- Assists in the training of new Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical nurses
- Assists in the coordination of daily job activities and day to day supervision of the nursing staff
- Serves as the supervisor and mentor for nursing students assigned to the department
- Identifies potential system improvements
- Works cooperatively with the Manager to design test and implement performance improvement projects
- Works cooperatively with the Manager to consistently provide a high level of customer service from the nursing staff
- Monitors in basket messages for appropriateness and timeliness
- Schedules Nurse visits with patients as appropriate
- Orders appropriate laboratory & Diagnostic testing according to established guidelines
- Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including: blood pressure temperature pulse respirations weight and other procedures as needed)
- Reviews patients medical records for completeness and updates prior to patients visit
- Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient the equipment and supplies and assisting the provider as needed
- Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e. urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including: urine dipsticks urine hCG and rapid strep throat cultures)
- Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms
- Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists
- Executes medical orders for specific drugs treatments and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
- Administers and records medication administration consistent with his/her knowledge of pharmacology in accordance with health center policy
- Administers routine vaccines. Is aware of current vaccine schedules catch up schedules & complies with vaccine storage guidelines as set by the MA DPH
- Participates in preventive health teaching and education pertinent to procedures being conducted
- Provides case management type oversight to an identified patient population as assigned by the Nursing Coordinator
- Provides guidance to non-clinical staff regarding clinical issues (i.e. phone triage)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse degree required; Bachelor of Science Nursing preferred.
- Work experience equivalent to 2 years as an RN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferred.
- Currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Board of Registration in Nursing
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred.
- Computer skills for accurate data entry
- AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent.
- Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
