LPN Supervisor, Ambulatory - Orthopedics

LPN Supervisor, Ambulatory

Full Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Department: Orthopedics Location: This position would require travel to; Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, North Tampa, South Tampa, Brandon, & St. Pete.

LPN Supervisor, Ambulatory, has operational and clinical supervisory responsibility and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the clinical staff within the department.

Essential Functions:

• The Supervisor focuses on daily operations such as personnel supervision, compliance with organizational policies and procedures, facility management, patient scheduling and business-related reporting and functions.
• Participates in the hiring, supervision, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions of assigned team members.
• Possesses a clear understanding of patient flow and processes. Reviews staffing requirements on daily basis. Makes changes to clinic schedule enabling good patient care.
• Monitors workflow for completion of duties and conducts staffing and operations reports to provide communication to all team members, managers, and providers.
• Identifies training needs for team members and facilitates development opportunities. This includes the evaluation of training, implementation, orientation, and participation of education programs.
• Coordinates the purchase of specialized equipment and supplies utilized by the clinic assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards and recommended practices for the assigned clinic.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient condition to the physician, ARNP, and/or PA, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Able to collaborate effectively with physicians and administrative staff.
• Assists physician(s) with creation of strategies for efficiency and growth of the practice.
• Provides management reports to physicians and administration for review, practice planning, practice marketing, and completes practice development.
• Presents a positive representation of corporate and departmental services.
• Contributes to departmental effectiveness by reporting to duty on time, adhering to policy concerning breaks and mealtimes and completing duties in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.
• Serves as a preceptor or mentor, to other LPN's and/or Medical Assistants in the outpatient clinic. Mentors, coaches, and advises staff to maximize performance, comfortable seeking multidisciplinary consultation.
• Provides department level orientation to new team members to include system software, telephone processes and protocols, office equipment usage, departmental policies and procedures, customer service expectations, job competencies, and coaching plans.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ensures clinic complies with all safety & regulatory guidelines and Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions:

• Educates and supervises clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned, under the guidance of an advance practice provider or RN.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.
• Knowledge of medical practice protocols and standards.
• Skilled in documentation of patient care including reviewing for accuracy and completeness.
• Support service line leadership with ensuring all clinic staff are compliant with safety and or regulatory guidelines.

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.
• Successful completion of a 30 hours approved IV therapy course may be required for specific clinics.
• Licensure/Certification: Current LPN license in the State of Florida renewed every two years. Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Experience: Three (3) years of directly related experience required.