Registered Nurse Lead RN Ambulatory Orthopedics and Podiatry
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Job Location:
Middlebury, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Unit Description:
- We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Registered Nurse to support both our Orthopedics and Podiatry practices.
- This shared leadership role plays a key part in clinical operations team coordination patient experience and support of evolving care delivery models.
- The Lead RN will work closely with providers staff and leadership to ensure safe efficient and high-quality patient care across two dynamic specialty clinics.
- This position is especially exciting as we prepare to transition into our brand-new state-of-the-art combined Ortho/Podiatry/Rehab clinic on Pond Lane opening October 2026!
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of nursing and clinical support staff in both Orthopedics and Podiatry.
Support onboarding education and ongoing competency development for clinical team members.
Serve as a clinical resource to providers and staff; assist with complex patient needs triage and care coordination.
Collaborate closely with Practice Manager and provider leads to support workflows scheduling patient flow and operational needs.
Assist with quality initiatives regulatory compliance safety protocols and continuous improvement efforts.
Participate in staffing planning daily huddles and problem-solving to ensure smooth clinic operations.
Provide direct patient care including rooming patient education procedures triage and clinical support as needed.
Uphold a positive team-focused culture and model professionalism in all interactions.
Qualifications:
Current RN licensure in the state of Vermont
Minimum of 23 years of clinical RN experience required; experience in orthopedics podiatry or ambulatory specialty clinic care strongly preferred.
Previous leadership experience or demonstrated leadership ability highly desirable.
Strong communication critical thinking and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a busy fast-paced clinic serving multiple specialties.
Commitment to patient-centered collaborative and compassionate care.
On-call: Not required.
Incentives: External candidates with 1 year of RN experience may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10000. Additional terms and conditions apply.
This is a bargaining union position.Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The University of Vermont Health Network is a 4-hospital system serving Vermont and northern New York. We work together to offer high-quality care as close to home as possible.
