LPN OUTPATIENT LEAD - Rheumatology

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

11d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead LPN Outpatient coordinates, plans, and organizes clinical activities in a physician office under the direction of the Site Manager. The role participates directly in patient care, develops clinical staff schedules, and manages patient flow while complying with applicable federal, state, local, Carilion Clinic, and departmental policies and standards. The Lead LPN supports the Site Manager in improving clinical care and outcomes and serves as a liaison between the Site Manager and clinical staff. The role supports clinical staff recruitment, selection, retention, orientation, competency validation, performance evaluation, in-service completion, and ongoing performance improvement through coaching and education. The position also researches equipment purchases, orders and maintains supplies and equipment, coordinates maintenance, and maintains clinical areas such as exam, treatment, x-ray, and lab spaces as applicable. It ensures compliance with safety standards and regulations, trains staff in safety practices, and ensures completion of annual health requirements. The Lead LPN assists with referral authorizations, specialist consultations, and preauthorizations for tests and ancillary services, and contributes to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
At least 1 year of experience in a physician office setting.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
AHA BLS-HCP certification.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use electronic patient records.
Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, plan, and organize clinical activities in the physician office under the direction of the Site Manager.
Participate in patient care delivery, develop clinical staff schedules, and manage patient flow.
Assist the Site Manager in identifying, reviewing, and recommending improvements to clinical care and outcomes.
Serve as a liaison between the Site Manager and clinical staff.
Support recruitment, selection, and retention activities for clinical staff.
Coordinate onsite orientation for new clinical staff and complete clinical skills and orientation checklists with the Site Manager.
Assist with annual competency validation and performance evaluations and ensure required in-services are completed.
Support staff performance improvement and development, and address performance concerns through coaching and education.
Research and recommend equipment purchases, including pricing and vendor options; order and maintain supplies and equipment; and coordinate maintenance as needed.
Maintain clinical areas, including exam, treatment, x-ray, and lab spaces as applicable.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, including OSHA and MSDS requirements; train staff on safety practices and ensure completion of annual health requirements.
Assist with referral authorizations, specialist consultations, and preauthorizations for tests and ancillary services as needed.
Contribute to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Carilion Clinic, and departmental policies and standards.