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Form of workNemours is seeking a Lead RN for our primary care location at St. Francis, Wilmington, DE.
Primary Function
The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family-centered care. The Lead Registered Nurse serves as a resource to the clinical staff in the ambulatory setting. The Lead RN assists the Nurse Manager / Office Manager by providing clinical oversight and direction that ensures the safety and quality of the care provided to patients and families.
The Lead RN is responsible for promoting and advancing the professional development of all clinical associates in the ambulatory setting through role modeling, mentoring, and providing feedback. In consultation with the Nurse Manger/Office Manager, the Lead RN monitors the ongoing clinical performance of clinical associates which includes registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel. Provides necessary coaching, and collaborates with the Nurse Manager/Office Manager and Physician in Charge to facilitate the day to day clinical operations of the office.
As part of your role, you will be required to support clinics at various Nemours locations in the Delaware Valley.
Essential Functions
- Performs the essential job functions of the Registered Nurse job description.
- Participates in the interviewing and hiring of clinical staff.
- Coordinates and monitors orientation of new clinical associates to ensure they meet 90 day performance goals.
- Provides oversight of clinical staff to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed in the provision of patient care
- Monitors and ensures completion of annual competencies for clinical staff
- Serves as flow facilitator for clinical staff in the accurate and timely completion of patient care.
- Utilizes resources including but not limited to telephone call monitoring, immunization accuracy audits, and EMR chart reviews to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to clinical staff.
- Collaborates with nurse/office manager to ensure professional behavior of clinical team members through monitoring of adherence to Nemours Standards of Behavior.
- Manages medication and vaccine processes to ensure compliance with pharmacy standards and applicable regulations.
- Participates in lead nurse meetings and shares pertinent information with clinical associates.
Requirements:
BSN Required
Must have or be eligible for DE nursing license
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or appropriate national certification recognized by the ANCC preferred.
1-3 years of job related experience required.
Pediatric Office Nurse experience required
Phone Triage experience preferred
BLS Certification with the American Heart Association
At Nemours, Nursing is more than just a department, it is a philosophy embodied by every Nursing Associate - that we are shared guardians of children's health and joy. Our nurses have a gift for caring for children and the needs of their families.As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.
