LPN/RN Clinic Lead

Health First Community Health Center•Princeton, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as an LPN/RN Clinic Lead! Location: Princeton, KY Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (40 hours per week) We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Lead to join our team! This leadership role combines clinical expertise with supervisory responsibilities, offering variety, professional growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Requirements

Licensed and in good standing to practice as an LPN/RN in the state of Kentucky.
Experienced in clinical nursing, with a passion for leadership and patient care.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Completion of an approved educational program for LPN/RN.
Current licensure in KY as a Licensed Practicing Nurse/Registered Nurse.
BSL (Basic Life Support) required.
Minimum of one year in a clinic setting.
Ability to work with staff and patients.
Able to follow instructions and standard clinical procedures.
Genuine interest in high quality nursing.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
Good physical and mental health.
Manual dexterity to handle instructions.
Current knowledge of nursing procedures.
Able to maintain a friendly work environment.
Empathetic understanding of the sick is also of importance.
Ability to lead and manage others.
Working knowledge of computer operation and use.
Constant interpersonal skills, teamwork, customer service, reading, speaking, writing and understanding English, and problem analysis.
Frequent creativity, mentoring, presentations/teaching.
Frequent decision making and independent judgment or action.
Frequent keyboarding, sitting, standing, hearing and talking.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a primary care health system.
Proven ability to coordinate with community partners while affecting organizational change among providers, clinic staff and other administrative team members.
Knowledge of governmental regulations, compliance requirements.
Ability to implement policies, procedures, systems and objectives.
Experience with eClinical Works is a plus.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, measure vital signs (e.g., pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and record information in patient charts.
Prepare treatment rooms and ensure proper positioning of instruments and equipment.
Administer medications orally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly, and document in patient charts.
Collect and process lab specimens (e.g., urine, blood, sputum) and perform routine laboratory tests.
Operate diagnostic equipment, including x-ray and EKG machines, or coordinate testing through other facilities.
Follow up with patients on lab results, including scheduling additional tests as needed.
Assist providers during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized clinical environment.
Supervise nursing assistants or other clinic staff, including conducting skills checkoffs, annual evaluations, and communication of clinic operations.
Act as a point of contact for Quality and Risk Management.
Oversee inventory management, ordering, and prevention of equipment and supply waste.
Coordinate patient referrals through insurance and other physician offices.
Collaborate with providers to ensure all quality standards are met and referrals to internal services (e.g., dietician, behavioral health ARNP) are completed.
Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR, including medical history, family and social history, demographics, and medications.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Maintain current certifications, including basic life support and defibrillation per Red Cross or American Heart Association guidelines.
Assist in billing, registration, scheduling appointments, and completing insurance forms as needed.
Provide coverage for lab technicians and receptionists as required.
Participate in quality improvement activities and training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the clinician supervisor.