Clinical Team Lead Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Overview:

This position assists physician and/or registered nurse in providing clinical care and/or supervising care delivered by medical assistants and collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs. This position also implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act and contributes to the evaluation of patient responses to nursing care and documents in an accurate and timely manner. This position will perform all medical procedures ordered by the providers that fall outside the scope of medical assisting. This position will assist with clinical staff training, quality audits and data collection and interpretation as needed.

Job Requirements:

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse 
Current RN licensure is also acceptable
2-3 years experience Clinical in Nursing 
Experience relevant to patient demographics and specific care environment

Job Responsibilities:

Employee exhibits dependability in areas such as attendance, punctuality, and timely performance of duties. Demonstrates flexibility and/or initiative in seeking or accepting additional assignments to meet the needs of the department. This includes participation at staff meeting and training required by the department.

Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of in-office care to patients of all ages and demographics according to established department workflows. This includes previsit planning, organization of patient flow, assisting with all special needs, proper documentation of vital signs, labs drawn, and injections given. Demonstrates knowledge of clean and sterile procedures, use of medical equipment within the department. Proper collecting and labeling of specimens. Maintains annual competencies.

Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the treatment area, including shared spaces such as MA/nurse stations, patient restrooms, storage areas and clean and soiled areas. Responsibilities include setting up and cleaning of instruments and equipment according to department protocols, cleaning exam and procedure rooms between patient visits and at the end of the day, restocking exam/treatment areas. Follows appropriate safety standards including OSHA, CLIA, and/or JCAHO. Proper documentation and reporting of any safety incidents.

Participation in appropriate patient education and coordination of care including scheduling follow up appointments, working with RN care coordinators, providing patients with test information or scheduling appointments, and providing MyChart information. This includes timely handling of patient forms and faxes, and all aspects of the in basket including result notes, refills, patient calls, and MyChart requests. Reconcile injection logs, administers controlled injections and follows Coumadin protocol.

Exhibits professional image and behavior towards patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers. Creates a positive culture consistent with professional etiquette.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community