Lead Registered Nurse (RN)

IVI America•West Orange, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Nurse is an REI Nurse that directs patient care and related activities according to IVI RMA’s policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. This is a responsible position that must work with minimal supervision. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Active RN license without limitations - required
2+ years’ experience in reproductive medicine.
Knowledge and experience in implementing all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations relative to a physician practice
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMRs) and clinical documentation.
Strong clinical skills with a focus on reproductive endocrinology and infertility care.
Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN Degree—highly preferred
BCLS and/or ACLS and/or IV certification – preferred
Previous Team Lead or Supervisor experience - preferred
Excel and PowerPoint skills - preferred

Responsibilities

Provides hands-on patient care as a practicing REI Nurse.
Acts as a resource for nursing staff, addressing clinical questions and providing guidance on patient care.
Provides overall leadership to ensure nurses have a clear sense of their role and understand what is required to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.
Reviews scheduled patient appointments and creates weekly nursing assignments.
Ensures patients are distributed as evenly as possible amongst the staff.
Monitors active patient volume per nurse.
Communicates with Nurse Manager/Physician Lead when NP/RP numbers consistently exceed benchmark.
Works collaboratively with Nurse Manager to provide support and facilitate compliance with Nursing policies and procedures.
Facilitates regular team meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and provide education on new protocols or initiatives.
Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and patient throughput and satisfaction.
Collaborates with Nurse Manager and Practice Operator to maintain compliance with OSHA, QA, and Risk Management programs; Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns by regularly assessing environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.