Nursing Team Lead (LPN or Paramedic) - Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic - Endocrinology

EngageMED • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Nursing Team Lead functions as a clinical expert, mentor, and resource person for the clinic nursing staff. This role acts as a primary liaison between the Nurse Manager and the nursing team, managing daily operations, staffing, and patient flow to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The Nursing Team Lead ensures clinical compliance, efficient workflows, and supports staff training, development, and engagement, while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or paramedic program.
• Active Arkansas Nursing or Paramedic License (LPN or EMS) in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience in an outpatient or primary care setting

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred
• prior supervisory or "lead" experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations for assigned Department or Practices, manage nursing schedules, and coordinate staff assignments to ensure optimal patient flow and coverage.
• Coach and provide real-time performance feedback to staff, correcting workflow or documentation errors on the spot. Serve as a resource for Medical Assistants and LPNs, providing guidance on clinical protocols, EMR documentation, and best practices.
• Facilitate new staff orientation, training, and competency validation. Validate competency for tasks (e.g., point-of-care testing, device downloads, or other department specific procedures), and provide ongoing training refreshers. Provide training and validate competency for all team members on new processes
• Perform general nursing care by following established standards and procedures, including obtaining vital signs, administering medications/vaccinations (oral, injection, topical, etc.), and performing routine tests.
• Assist with complex patient triage, communicate test results and plans of care to patients as directed by physicians, and ensure follow-up testing is completed.
• Ensure clinical safety checklists and quality controls are completed; maintain sterilized equipment and oversee the stocking and cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Assist the Practice Manager with clinical supply ordering, staff competency assessments, and the implementation of new clinical policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree