Lead LPN- Rego Park area-$2500 SIGN ON BONUS

United Vein & Vascular Centers•New York, NY

5h•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC) is hiring a Lead Licensed Practical Nurse to support clinics in the New York City market, floating among clinics in the Rego Park area. The New York market is expected to launch in early 2027, and the position requires travel out of state for up to four weeks in an existing market. The role also travels throughout the assigned market and fills in as an LPN during staffing shortages. The Lead LPN is responsible for the competency, quality, and appropriateness of nursing services provided by LPNs in the assigned market. The role supports safe, high-quality, patient-centered care; standardized clinical workflows; regulatory compliance; and operational excellence. As a clinical subject matter expert, the Lead LPN oversees onboarding, competency assessment, coaching, and professional development, and models clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient safety. The position requires advanced proficiency in the responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse I. UVVC describes its culture as supportive and committed to patient and team success, employee development, and career advancement. Total compensation is based on experience and may include base salary, bonuses, and other incentive pay. The listed compensation is $40–$45 USD. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is advertised.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Current unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of practice.
At least two years of clinical experience in an ambulatory care, vascular, surgical, procedural, or physician practice setting, including at least six months as a UVVC Licensed Practical Nurse I or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated mastery of standard operating procedures related to infection prevention, sterile technique, medication safety, clinical documentation, inventory management, and patient safety.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain it within 60 days.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
Proficiency in medical terminology.
Dependability and ability to meet reliable attendance and punctuality standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience serving as a clinical lead, charge nurse, preceptor, or mentor.

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert for LPN practice within the assigned market.
Oversee LPN clinical practice, competency, and professional development.
Oversee LPN onboarding, competency assessment, orientation, and annual competency validation.
Mentor, coach, and serve as a clinical resource for LPNs.
Provide final competency sign-off for newly hired LPNs.
Partner with Clinical Program Managers to identify educational opportunities and support performance improvement.
Review Business Intelligence dashboards or other data sources with the Clinical Program Manager, identify trends, monitor performance, and implement data-driven action plans.
Serve as a nursing resource for medication management, preparation, administration, and safety.
Monitor adherence to nursing documentation standards and provide coaching.
Oversee compliance with infection prevention, sterile technique, medication handling, and nursing practice standards.
Assist with investigation and follow-up of nursing-related patient safety events and participate in corrective action planning when appropriate.
Collaborate with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Facility Administrators, and Clinical Program Managers to support safe and efficient nursing care.
Complete assigned peer chart audits.
Review documentation quality and coach staff to improve clinical documentation and compliance.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and collaborate on Quality Improvement initiatives.
Proactively identify clinical, operational, and patient safety risks.
Collaborate with Supply to ensure medications and supplies are available.
Oversee completion of inventory activities.
Assist with interviews.
Participate in employee feedback sessions and annual performance reviews with the Facility Administrator and Clinical Program Manager.
Travel throughout the assigned market and travel out of state for up to four weeks in an existing market.
Fill in as an LPN during staffing shortages.
Promote UVVC’s Core Values and follow its Standards of Conduct.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information in accordance with UVVC policies, HIPAA, and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.