Lead Registered Nurse-Ambulatory care center

About the role

The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family-centered care. The Lead RN serves as a resource to the clinical staff in the ambulatory setting, assisting the Nurse Manager / Office Manager by providing clinical oversight and direction that ensures the safety and quality of the care provided to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of clinical staff.
• Carefully coordinates and monitors orientation of new clinical associates to ensure they meet 90 day performance goals.
• Oversees clinical staff to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed in the provision of patient care.
• Maintains oversight of clinical staff to ensure completion of annual competencies for clinical staff.
• Serves as a flow facilitator for clinical staff in the accurate and timely completion of patient care.
• Utilizes resources such as telephone call monitoring, immunization accuracy audits, and EMR chart reviews to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to clinical staff.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Manager/Office Manager and Physician in Charge to facilitate the day-to-day clinical operations of the office.
• Performs the essential job functions of the Registered Nurse job description.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required.
• Must have or be eligible for a Delaware nursing license.
• Must be certified as a Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or hold an appropriate national certification recognized by the ANCC.
• One to three years of job-related experience required.
• Pediatric office nurse experience required.
• Preferred: Phone triage experience.
• BLS Certification with the American Heart Association.
• Available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm.

Qualifications

The Lead RN must possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. They should also be able to demonstrate leadership qualities, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to patient care and safety.

Skills

Strong clinical skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment are essential. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and familiarity with pediatric care protocols are also required.

Benefits

Nemours Children's Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

The Lead RN works Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm.