Clinic Registered Nurse Lead (RN)

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. The hourly wage range for this position is $42.70–$60.28, reflecting the base wage. Specific compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and internal equity considerations.

About Us

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield, Lakeville, and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consistent, visible, and accessible leadership presence at their clinic.
• Create an environment of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
• Establish and maintain a positive working environment.
• Provide necessary equipment and resources for staff to complete their work.
• Ensure adequate staffing, adjusting staffing plans as necessary to ensure quality care and productivity levels.
• Fill in for clinical support staff when staffing gaps exist.
• Ensure consistent delivery of quality care for patients and customers and work with the interdisciplinary team to promote best outcomes.
• Serve as a resource and support person for Front Desk, Call Center, and Referral operations within their clinic locations.
• Provide resources and education to staff regarding job role expectations and key performance behaviors.
• Support ongoing training through regular staff meetings and assist staff in seeking out training opportunities.
• Communicate new/revised policies, protocols, and instructions to assigned personnel.
• Interview, hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff, providing regular performance reviews and addressing performance issues in collaboration with the Clinic Nurse Manager.
• Develop and utilize comprehensive orientation and training for all new staff to ensure success.
• Monitor, review, and correct timecards as needed to ensure accurate documentation of hours worked.
• Maintain current certifications in specialty and continue education when necessary, as well as track and maintain staff certifications and education as needed.
• Ensure customer/patient concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
• Role model for professional interpersonal communication in the work environment.
• Lead quality measures and process improvement activities within the Clinic.
• Oversee inventory levels and supplies for the department.
• Address issues escalated by providers, staff, and patients; seek out appropriate leaders or partners to problem solve and process improve.
• Work collaboratively with department leadership in administering policies and procedures regarding patient flow and utilization of space, time, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform duties as a Clinic RN, including filling in for Clinic RN Care Coordinator for vacations and sick calls.
• Perform nurse visits and refill medications via standing order when appropriate.
• Provide safe and effective nursing care and support to the provider team.
• Delegate tasks to unlicensed care team as needed to implement care.
• Assist RN Care Coordinators clinic-wide with management of anticoagulation therapy patients and phone triage during high volume times.
• Administer medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, and intravenous routes.
• Follow nursing policies and procedures for Intravenous infusion.
• Ensure autoclave is maintained per schedule and assist in the training of staff on proper use of the autoclave machine.
• Educate patient and/or family on prescribed treatment regimens.
• Perform invasive nursing procedures to include urinary catheter insertions, throat, nasal nasopharyngeal swabs, aspirations, wound cultures, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Assist with cast/splint application, cast removal, fitting of splints, crutches, and other orthotic devices.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted RN License with the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS must be enrolled in NH+C RQI program and complete the requirements within 90 days of enrollment. Must remain current (complete quarterly assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter).
• Maintain valid Minnesota Driver’s License and driving record that meets NH&C driving standards.
• At least three years’ experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a clinical role.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with others, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability for problem-solving, attention to detail, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to learn and use electronic health records and other computer programs.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently to ensure safe and effective communication in a healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years' previous leadership/management experience.
• Previous ambulatory care experience.
• Previous phone triage experience.
• Experience working with Quality measures and process improvements.

Schedule

64 hours per two-week pay period (0.8 FTE). Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Benefits

• Eligible for Shift Differential Pay in addition to base wage.
• Paid Time Off accrued starting on first paycheck.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (discount plan) coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match.
• Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility – PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles.
• Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education.
• Additional perks: Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items.