LPN

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and flexible Lead Nurse to join our ambulatory primary care and specialty clinic. The ideal candidate, whether an RN or LPN, will support the Nurse Manager in overseeing clinical operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care within a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinic Manager in overseeing day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to clinical staff, including RNs and LPNs.
• Cook up staff schedules, assignments, and time-off requests to ensure adequate coverage.
• Potentially Lead team huddles and meetings, promoting communication and collaboration among the care team.
• Perform clinical tasks as needed, including patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and other nursing procedures.
• Engage patients and their families in care planning and decision-making, promoting self-management and shared decision-making.
• Absorb administrative tasks, such as maintaining patient records, managing inventory, and ordering supplies.
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and assist in implementing improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), with an active and unrestricted license or certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a primary care or specialty clinic, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Familiarity with Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Patient Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) concepts and their implementation.
• BLS Certification required at the time of hire.

About Nashville General Hospital

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community.

Our benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment.
• Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses.
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses.
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay.
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution.
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends.
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents.
• 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Free Parking for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.