Lead Licensed Practical Nurse- Rego Park area

Licensed Practical Nurse III (Lead)- Rego Park Area

Queens, New York, United States

UVVC is excited to bring specialized vein and vascular care to New York Market. As we continue to expand into new communities, we're building teams committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience and improving vascular health. Join our newest clinics in the Rego Park area and be part of bringing the UVVC mission to life from day one.

Our New York Market is expected to launch early 2027 and this role will require travel out of state for up to 4 weeks in one of our existing markets.

This is a traveling lead role to support clinics in the new local market.

We offer a supportive culture that is driven by deep commitment to the success of our patients and our teams. We invest in YOU and are dedicated to creating individualized opportunities for career advancement. In addition, we invest in our employees by offering:

• Competitive compensation package
• Outstanding work life balance
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401K plan match
• Life insurance (100% company paid)
• PTO and paid holidays
• We invest substantial energy and resources in building a highly-engaged culture where your voice is heard, you are connected to a community of professionals who share your values, and you can thrive.

About the Role

The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (Lead LPN) is responsible for the competency, quality, and appropriateness of nursing services provided by Licensed Practical Nurses within an assigned market. The Lead LPN ensures LPNs consistently deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting standardized clinical workflows, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The Lead LPN serves as the clinical subject matter expert for Licensed Practical Nurses and provides oversight of onboarding, competency assessment, coaching, and ongoing professional development. The Lead LPN must demonstrate advanced proficiency in all roles and responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse I and serve as a role model for clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the subject matter expert for Licensed Practical Nurse practice within the assigned market. Oversees the clinical practice, competency, and professional development of Licensed Practical Nurses. Provides oversight of onboarding, competency assessment, orientation, and annual competency validation of Licensed Practical Nurses. Serves as mentor, coach, and clinical resource for Licensed Practical Nurses. Provides final competency sign-off for newly hired Licensed Practical Nurses. Partners with Clinical Program Managers to identify educational opportunities and support performance improvement. Reviews Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards, or other sources of data, with the Clinical Program Manager to identify trends, monitor performance, and implement data-driven action plans within their assigned area of responsibility. Serves as the nursing resource for medication management, medication preparation, medication administration, and medication safety. Monitors adherence to nursing documentation standards and provides coaching as needed.
• Oversees compliance with infection prevention, sterile technique, medication handling, and nursing practice standards. Assists with investigation and follow-up of nursing-related patient safety events and participates in corrective action planning when appropriate. Collaborates with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Facility Administrators, and Clinical Program Managers to ensure safe and efficient delivery of nursing care. Completes assigned peer chart audits. Reviews documentation quality and provides coaching to improve clinical documentation and compliance. Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and collaborates on Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives. Proactively identifies clinical, operational, and patient safety risks. Collaborates with Supply to ensure medications and supplies are available. Oversees completion of inventory activities. Assists with interviews. Participates in employee feedback sessions and annual performance reviews with the Facility Administrator and Clinical Program Manager. Travels throughout the assigned market. Fills in as an LPN during staffing shortages. Demonstrates and promotes a work culture committed to UVVC's Core Values: understanding, nurturing, ingenuity, trust, excellence, and diversity. Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with UVVC's Standards of Conduct as outlined in our Employee Handbook. Maintains the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with UVVC policies, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable laws and regulations. PHI is a top priority of our organization. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program. Current unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of practice. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in ambulatory care, vascular, surgical, procedural, or physician practice setting, including at least six months as a UVVC Licensed Practical Nurse I (or equivalent experience). Demonstrated mastery of standard operating procedures related to infection prevention, sterile technique, medication safety, clinical documentation, inventory management, and patient safety. Previous experience serving as a clinical lead, charge nurse, preceptor, or mentor preferred. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within 60 days.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records. Proficient in medical terminology. Dependable; able to meet reliable attendance and punctuality standards.

Total compensation is based on experience and may include base salary, bonuses, and other incentive pay.

Compensation

$32 - $40 USD

About us:

UVVC, is a leading provider of comprehensive vein and vascular care with over 60 clinics across Arizona, Illinois, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and expanding. Our mission is to revolutionize vascular care by delivering an all-inclusive clinic experience that addresses every aspect of lower extremity vein, vascular, and wound conditions.

United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC) is distinguished by its innovative approach to diagnosing and treating a variety of vascular conditions that affect the pelvis and lower extremities. With a team of committed specialists, cutting-edge medical technology, and a patient-centric approach that emphasizes minimally invasive procedures, UVVC ensures superior care and optimal outcomes for its patients.