LPN Lead - GLPP Family Practice

UPMC•Jamestown, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

GLPP Family Practice is seeking a dedicated and experienced LPN Lead to join our team and help guide the delivery of exceptional patient care. This role combines hands-on clinical responsibilities with leadership duties, including staffing coordination, mentoring LPNs and MAs, and supporting the Diabetes clinic flow team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and passionate about fostering a collaborative and efficient care environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability.
Must be able to perform all duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse in the unit.
Must have in-depth knowledge of department and system-wide policies and procedures in order to function as a resource to others.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
New York SCR Application - Due within first week of Hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

Responsibilities

Train and mentors LPNs and MAs.
Ensure proper staffing of the clinic at all times.
Assign physicians to exam rooms/pods on a daily basis.
Assign clinic staff to support the physicians and physician extenders on a daily basis.
Order all clinical supplies.
Represent the concerns/issues of the clinic flow staff.
Work with the clinical manager on resolution of clinic issues.
Provide input for LPN/MA performance review and conducts review in conjunction with the clinical coordinator.
Provide input for hiring decisions.
Assess patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM under the direction of an RN.
Phlebotomy and endocrine testing as ordered.
Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed and prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
Maintain Strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.