LPN Supervisor - Pediatrics
LPN Supervisor - Pediatrics
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18-08-2025
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The Back Office Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the back-office staff ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance with state regulations. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide essential patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role involves supervising clinical staff coordinating and safeguarding patient care needs and assisting in the management of clinical procedures within a healthcare setting.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please Note: UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.
ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH
- Working Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM.(Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
- 12 Paid Holidays per year starting with your first day of employment!
- 20 PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
- 3% 401K Contribution even if you do not contribute!
- Medical Dental and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
- And more!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Back Office Supervisor
- Supervise Back Office personnel (including Medical Assistants Authorization and Referral Specialists and Surgery Schedulers) providing professional and technical support to staff and troubleshoot the delivery of patient care.
- Respond to requests from families and other concerned patients regarding patient care issues.
- Manage staff schedules to meet changing workload needs time card processing time correction or PTO requests. Request coverage from Per Diem pool.
- As a working supervisor performs daily functions including but not limited to rooming patients turning over exam rooms and sending out specimens to ensure timely patient care.
- Conduct daily spot checks within the clinic and complete all necessary daily/weekly logs and assignment sheets. Complete clinic variance for all incidents that occur in the clinic by the end of day of the incident sending complete forms to the Executive Director of Clinical Operations via interoffice mail not email.
- Serve as the subject matter expert mentor and role model to employees. Demonstrate fair and equitable employment practices.
- Monitor and audit patients referral authorization surgery schedulers claim edit and Charge Review work queues for the clinic ensuring all are completed in a timely manner. Ensure any STAT/Urgent requests are completed by the end of day.
- Perform quality measure audits and monitor dashboards.
- Participate in the recruitment process including screening interviewing and recommending applicants for hire.
- Perform evaluation of assigned staff providing input regarding performance feedback.
- Collaborate with Back Office Clinic Supervisors and Clinic Administrators to manage and maintain physician templates.
- Perform administrative office functions such as attending meetings composing and distributing routine correspondence (e.g. letters e-mails forms and faxes). Answer screen and direct telephone calls.
- Monitor the supply of medical equipment; purchase any necessary equipment through McKesson.
- Abide by Compliance and HIPPA guidelines. Ensure maintenance of patient privacy and protection of patient health information/confidential data.
- Provide EMR elbow support.
- IV Certified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Provide high-quality patient care in accordance with established protocols and state regulations.
- Administer intravenous therapies medications and fluids as prescribed by the physician and as allowed per Nevada State Board of Nursing.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications related to IV therapy providing timely interventions as needed.
- Report any patient concerns to a Registered Nurse and/or Clinic Administrator immediately.
- Perform venipuncture and maintain IV access ensuring adherence to infection control practices.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients before during and after IV therapy.
- Document patient conditions treatments and responses accurately and promptly in electronic health records (EHR).
- Educate patients and families on IV therapy medication management and post-procedure care.
- Provide training and support to new staff regarding IV administration and best practices.
- Be prepared to respond to emergencies related to IV therapy including anaphylaxis or fluid overload following established protocols.
- Stay current with CPR and emergency response procedures.
- Functions effectively in a matrix management environment.
- Completes any duties and special assignments as requested.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of Nevada required
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as LPN/LVN Medical Assistant and/or related field required
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
- Graduation from an LPN Program or equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual - Spanish preferred
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of nursing practices and the ability to work effectively under the supervision of an RN with the knowledge needed to perform procedures and follow regulations as outlined
- Advanced knowledge and experience of EHR systems. Epic EMR experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge of business methods including productivity workload analysis and scheduling
- Advanced knowledge of business principles including: planning resource allocation human resource concepts operations and creation of policies and procedures
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology medical records and consent laws
- Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and billing practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work and promote teamwork and excellent customer service practices
- Must be able to effectively supervise and train staff including prioritizing organizing and scheduling work assignments
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and thorough knowledge of HIPAA policies and procedures
- Must be able to pay close attention to details
- Must be able to understand residency requirements and effects on scheduling
- Must be able to travel to various locations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- May include standing sitting and/or walking for extended periods
- May include performing repetitive tasks
- May include working on a special schedule (i.e. evenings and weekends)
- May include working with challenging patients and clients
- May include lifting up to 25 pounds
UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race color gender age national origin ancestry religion physical or intellectual disability marital status parental status sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures please contact Recruitment at .
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