Lead, Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Women's Health

Responsibilities

Lead, Registered Nurse (RN)

• Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implantation of basic preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.

• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient.

• Perform delegated nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.

• Assists in data collection on the EMR. Documents pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record.

• Contributes to the development of the patient/significant other plan of care based on the identified patient problems/needs. Reports needs of the patient and observations regarding condition to the provider.

• Carries out physician orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.

• Performs selected tasks related to patient care and the patient’s environment in a safe manner.

• Administers medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.

• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback.

• Assists in assuring that effective communication exists with the patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care.

• Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patient’s care as evidenced by other department feedback.

• Assists patients, family members, visitors, or employees with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous, professional, and respectful manner.

• Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquiries to ensure accurate and timely communications as facilitated.

• Assists in the orientation/training of new Team Members and functions as a role model for current/new staff.

• Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members, other Team Leads, and Nursing Supervisors.

• Takes direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.

• Demonstrates flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the Clinic.

• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

• Develop schedules for team members.

Lead, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Perform medication reconciliation with patients.

• Advise and schedule appropriate follow-up appointments.

• Carries out physician orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.

• Request appropriate medical records.

• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical records, client, and health care team feedback.

• Effectively communicate patients’ changing needs and plans of care among staff members.

• Report patient needs/programs and observations regarding patient’s condition to the physician.

• Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patient’s care as evidenced by other department feedback.

• Participates in staff development programs.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings and is responsible for information discussed.

• Assists patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.

• Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications as facilitated.

• Assists in the orientation/training/mentoring of new Team Members.

• Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members, other Team leads and nursing supervisors.

• Assists other Team Members in the performance of their assignments.

• Takes direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.

• Demonstrates flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the Clinic.

• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

• Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet client expectations.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

• Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with activities that enables preparation to meet the future needs of the Clinic (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others.)

• Organizes job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.

• Consistently demonstrates ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.

Benefits

Overview

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.

• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.

• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.

• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.

• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.

• Additional Voluntary

Benefits

Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.

• Pay on Demand Available

Holidays

• Nine paid holidays per year.

Health

Requirements

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Lead, Registered Nurse (RN)

Required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• One year of relevant work experience.

• Current, unrestricted MO RN license

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment.

• IV certified

Lead, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Required

Qualifications

• Graduation from LPN program and current, unrestricted MO LPN license.

• Minimum of two years’ clinical experience required

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Experience in ambulatory clinical setting preferred

• Experience with electronic medical records preferred