Overview

Responsibilities

The Lead works under the direct supervision of clinic Medical Director, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Office Manager to supervise and directs LVN/LPN and medical assistant staff, provide leadership, direction and consultation. The Lead will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the provision of patient care by all assigned personnel. The person will oversee patient flow throughout the clinic and may perform quality assurance on patient charts, ensuring correct scheduling and accurate documentation. Responsible for OSHA compliance.

• Supervise and direct day-to-day functions for nursing personnel. Will make daily rounds of clinic to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments, employee training, employee vacations, and back up for absent employees.
• Create and maintain a positive working environment.
• Coordinate with Medical Director and Office Manager for appropriate staff levels.
• Evaluate department processes. Recommend and coordinate needed changes based on process analysis.
• Schedule and conduct staff meetings.
• Maintain communication between all supervisors/ leads and medical personnel to ensure coordination of effort for optimal patient care.
• Will review patient charts prior to appointments to ensure proper scheduling and accurate documentation.
• Create and maintain NICU reports.
• Oversees all Lab functions.
• Maintain nursing license on a current status.

• Participate in the development of employee in-service training classes, ensuring a well-educated nursing staff.
• Develop and maintain new employee orientation program.
• Assist in development of clinic processes and standardization in which work will be accomplished.
• Attend continuing educational programs to further nursing skills and knowledge.

• Fill out and complete incident/accident reports.
• Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner.

• Implement and maintain established nursing standards and objectives.
• Maintain high level of care to all patients.
• Responsible for telephone triage and documentation of call.
• Will coordinate patient referrals.
• Schedule NICU tours for patients.
• Assist patients in finding and securing transportation and housing assistance.
• Provide educational materials to patients.
• Conducts nursing assessments.
• Maintain patient records to ensure integrity and availability of information.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Coordinates and communicates with staff about patient concerns.
• Maintain clinic crash cart.
• Orders stocks, and maintains a variety of supplies to include lab supplies, office supplies, and patient education materials.

• Monitor assigned personnel to assure they adhering to established safety regulations.
• Ensure all work areas and exam rooms are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure all personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a professional and safe manner.
• Ensure assigned staff follows established infection control procedures to include the use of personal protective equipment and proper hand washing technique.
• Responsible for clinic OSHA compliance at all times.

• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education Level:  LPN or LVN state license required.

Experience Years: Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over.

About Us

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states. 

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.