Area Lead Nurse - Boston

About the role

The Area lead nurse will guide and inspire the support team through developmental activities. They will assist in clinic performance and health, ensuring optimal patient care, medical quality standards, and operational efficiency. They will also serve as a partner of the clinic leadership team, actively participating in developing and administering initiatives and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Help veterinarians administer anesthetics; prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures; monitor patients throughout surgery and recovery; assist in surgery and dental procedures; administer fluids; perform support therapy to patients in surgery and post-op.
• Help the veterinarian treat patients and assist in medical or surgical procedures such as irrigating wounds, medication administration, and bandaging.
• Perform clinical laboratory procedures. Run in-house diagnostics as required or prepare samples for shipment to the laboratory. Maintain Idexx lab logs.
• Take radiographs using a hands-free method.
• Admit and discharge patients on the doctor’s orders, ensuring they are well-groomed and alert with normal vital parameters.
• Answer client questions one-on-one pertaining to various aspects of animal care up to, but not including, controversial items where appropriate or beyond skill level, consult clinic veterinarian.
• Prepare and administer or dispense medications in accordance with veterinarian instructions. This may include controlled substances, which should be logged appropriately.

Training Responsibilities

• Area Support: Train nursing staff and uphold medical quality metrics as defined in the Patient Care Index.
• Nurse Recruitment and Hiring: Assist Clinic Managers in hiring decisions and participate in local recruitment endeavors and support events.
• Clinical Staff Onboarding: Collaborate with the clinic manager to coordinate a comprehensive onboarding program for the nursing team.
• New Clinic Launch: Support near clinic openings and train new staff in the Bond ways of working.
• Upskilling and Development: Maintain a skills checklist and development roadmap for every Nurse at assigned clinics, reviewing individual progression and sharing findings with CMs/MDs for performance reviews.
• Medical Quality: Ensure the delivery of high-quality medical care by remaining familiar with and maintaining medical protocols, conducting audits of staff and facilities, and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Educational Programming: Develop or source training materials and lectures to facilitate the learning and development of team members in assigned clinics through regularly scheduled events. Create and deliver CE training to encourage stretch learning opportunities and hold events with outside Nurses to support recruitment efforts.

Skills

• Continued Education: A lifelong learner continuously develops the skills and perspective required to meet the needs of the team and hospital.
• Developing Nurses and Assistants: Have an awareness of the developmental goals of those on their team and can provide resources to take on challenging tasks and assignments to support their growth.
• Clear and Effective Communication: Sets clear expectations, equitably distributes workload, and communicates clearly as a team leader.
• Drive for Results: Takes initiative. Can be relied upon to meet or exceed objective goals. Able to troubleshoot solutions or identify someone who can.
• Effective Teambuilder: Blends individuals’ strengths and creates a strong Team spirit. Frames success in terms of the whole Team. Fosters openness and a sense of belonging.
• Managing Vision & Purpose: Communicates vision in an inspiring way to those on their team. Breaks larger goals into chunks to celebrate and encourage progress and momentum. Understands what motivates the members of their team and uses this knowledge to create a climate of excellence.
• Peer Relationships: Is able to quickly build strong relationships with team members, both new and established. Is collaborative; can solve problems in a way that is fair to other groups. Can deliver candid feedback in a well-received way.
• Safety Management: Fosters a culture committed to the safety of team members, pets, and clients.
• Self Aware: Has self-knowledge of strengths and weaknesses. Proactively seeks feedback from team members and peers and develops action plans to address any concerns.
• Veterinary Quality: Understands the factors that contribute to overall Quality of Care and works successfully to fortify them throughout their Clinic.

Qualifications

• A veterinary technician certification or licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) regardless of state mandates.
• 4+ years experience as a veterinary technician.
• Previous experience in a managerial role within a veterinary clinic or similar healthcare setting is preferred.

Benefits

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay | $72,000-$79,000/annual based on experience
• Team-Based Profit Sharing Bonus - together we all win.
• CE Stipend & Additional Time Off for CE for licensed individuals to keep your mind and skills sharp
• 401(k) with partial employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave of up to 16 weeks paid over your time at Bond
• Discounts on in-clinic services for pets
• Membership to Rocket Lawyer
• Commuter Benefits
• Medical, dental & vision plan options; Access to mental health support via EAP, Talkspace, & Ginger through medical plan provider and MyStrength
• Figs scrubs & stocked pantries to keep you comfortable and full all day long!

Pay

$72,000-$79,000/annual based on experience

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the team and pets.