Clinic Nurse Lead – Full Time

Department:

Medical Clinic

Days and Shifts:
  • Full-time position
  • Mainly Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm – Varied hours up to 32-40 hours per week.  Works approx.. every 5th or 6th weekend as needed Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm
Description:
  • Assists Physicians and/or Physician Assistants, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in providing patient care to the clinic patients as directed as a member of the Ambulatory Care Team, the Clinic Lead Nurse serves as a resource for the clinical staff in the ambulatory setting.  The Lead Nurse assists the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) by providing clinical oversight and direction that ensures the safety and quality of the care provided to patients. Relates effectively with other clinic staff for continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other departments, participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and assists CCO with upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills.  Helps with orientation and training of clinical personnel.  Help with maintaining clinic pods in proficient and efficient manner. Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Leads others by communicating positive reasons for change and opportunities while resolving problems and overcoming obstacles.  Help to solve problems with staffing, patients, customer, provider and equipment issues. Establish effective mechanisms of communication with staff, providers, and patients to foster an environment of openness, trust, teamwork and staff development. The Lead Nurse is responsible for promoting and advancing the professional development of all clinical associates in the ambulatory setting through role modeling, mentoring, and providing feedback.
Requirements
Educational/Experience:
  • Licensed Practical Nurse licensure, or Current Iowa Registered Nurse licensure
  • Healthcare Provider BLS certification
  • Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification required within 6 months of employment.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
  • Computer literate – Microsoft Office and able to learn additional software programs.
  • Contact:

Stephanie Bear, Human Resources Director
Email: sbear@lchcia.com
Phone: (641) 774-3216

Benefits:

This is a full-time position and is eligible for the following benefits:

Health Insurance
Provides comprehensive medical coverage that includes physician services, hospitalization, and prescriptions; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Dental Insurance
Provides comprehensive dental coverage that includes preventative, routine, and major care/services; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Vision Insurance
Provides comprehensive vision coverage that includes exam, prescription glasses, and/or contact lenses; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Cafeteria Plan
Provides pre-tax options for medical and dependent care expense reimbursement; paid by employee
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Provides life and AD&D insurance of $15,000 for employee and $2,000 for spouse and dependents; paid by LCHC
Voluntary Life Insurance
Provides optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Group Short-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of weekly earnings for disability up to 13 weeks; is effective first day of accident or fifteenth day of sickness or pregnancy; Available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Group Long-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $6,000 per month for disability following 90-day waiting period; available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Allstate
Opportunity to purchase additional insurance policies (accident, cancer indemnity, intensive care/critical illness, etc.); available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
IPERS
Retirement program offered through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC and employee 
457/401(a)
Opportunity to make pre-tax contributions to a tax-deferred retirement plan with Hartford; available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by  employee 
Employee Assistance Program
Provides confidential assistance in dealing with person concerns for employee and immediate family members; available immediately; paid by LCHC
Paid Time Off
Accrual of vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days; available immediately; paid by LCHC