LPN Team Leader - Full Time

Essential Functions

• Assigns duties to nurses on unit making work assignment decisions based on workload
• Handles all disputes on hall and communicates problems/issues to coordinator in timely manner
• Balances workload and nurse job duties
• Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate
• Adheres to nursing policy and procedures when documenting information in patients medical record
• Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office
• Requests additional coverage to cover unity workload in a timely manner

Supervisory Responsibility

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Position requires a great deal of walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies
• Lifting up to 30 pounds may occasionally be required, depending on the specific style or type of care provided and must be able to push/pull a patient sitting in a wheelchair
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the inside from the Care Team station to the exam rooms to interact with patients and stock supplies
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as nebulizer, fax machine, copier and computer printer
• Able to administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections
• The person in this position frequently communicates with Clinic staff, such as providers, patients, call center representatives, receptionists, Patient Financial Services, Managed Care, specialty pharmacies, etc.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• May be exposed to live vaccines, blood-borne pathogens, and bio-hazardous materials
• Must be able to appropriately assist with procedures

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing and hold an active Florida license
• CPR certification
• PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: One year experience in a health care facility Procedural scheduling, Orthopedics preferred
• Additional Qualifications: Current BLS certification or to be completed within three months of employment