LPN Outpatient Lead, Family Medicine - North Main Blacksburg

About the role

Transform healthcare by coordinating, planning, and organizing clinical activities in the physician office under the direction of the Site Manager. Directly participate in patient care delivery, manage staff schedules, and ensure compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and organize various clinical activities in the physician office under the direction of the Site Manager.
• Participate directly in patient care delivery as well as developing clinical staff work schedule and managing patient flow.
• Comply with all federal, state, local, Carilion Clinic and departmental policies and standards, as applicable.
• Aid in identifying, reviewing, and recommending suggestions to improve clinical care and outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison between the Manager and clinical staff.
• Assist in staff recruitment, selection, and retention activities.
• Coordinate onsite orientation for all new clinical staff, complete clinical skill checklist, and orientation checklist jointly with the Site Manager.
• Perform or assist with annual competency validation and performance appraisal of staff.
• Ensure annual inservices are completed.
• Afford ongoing staff performance improvement, development, and correction of poor performance or unprofessional behavior through education and corrective coaching.
• Assess, develop, and maintain work schedule; coordinate requests for shift coverage; and coordinate patient flow throughout the day providing direction for clinical staff as needed - reassign staff as needed.
• Research requests for new equipment (pricing, vendor, etc.) and submit proposal to management.
• Order and restock supplies and equipment, and schedule equipment maintenance as needed and as applicable for the department.
• Maintain work area, exam, treatment and x-ray rooms and lab as applicable to the practice.
• Observe all safety precautions and standards; train all staff and assure that all clinical staff comply with safety measures; maintain OSHA and MSDS manuals; and assure that all clinical staff complete annual health requirements.
• Participate in direct patient care delivery as appropriate for the individual certification or licensure.
• Aid in making calls for referral authorizations for specialists, consultations, and preauthorization's for testing and ancillary services as needed and as applicable to the practice.
• Perform other tasks necessary to the operation of the practice that may be assigned or requested by the Site Manager and for which training has been provided.
• Contribute to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required.
• 1-2 years experience in physician office setting required.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
• AHA BLS-HCP required.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required to be able to utilize electronic patient records, budget and personnel software.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Carilion Clinic offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, an employer-funded pension plan, paid time off, and access to fitness studios and wellness centers. Discounts on childcare and continued education and training are also available.

Pay

$23.23 - $32.52 per hour, employee pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Schedule

Shift: Day