Lead Registered Nurse

Regular Full-time

Buffalo, NY, US

Salary: $75,000.00 Annually

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen, and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) will oversee the daily patient throughput by effectively managing staff. They are responsible for daily oversight of clinic flow and performing the duties of an RN in the practice. They collaborate with and support team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care. The Lead RN reports directly to the Nurse Manager who shall determine the responsibilities of the position.

As part of the essential functions of this role, the Lead RN:

• Provides workflow guidance and assists with overseeing the daily operations of Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants

• Oversees the daily patient throughput through efficiency in rooming and clinical procedures

• Assists with completing staffing schedules and maintains daily staffing assignments and assures adequate staffing coverage

• Communicates status of daily operations as well as problems hindering workflow to Nurse Manager in a timely manner

• Ensures rooms are stocked appropriately and are prepared between patient visits

• Develops, maintains, and holds nursing department staff accountable to training protocols for all positions within Primary & Specialty care

Qualified candidate will have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or a documented plan to complete BSN within NYSED's RN BSN requirement timeframe; a current BCLS certification; one (1) year of experience in a medical office setting, preferably in an HIV/AIDS or other infectious disease practice; candidate must have demonstrated phlebotomy skills; candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally and have familiarity with computers and MS software (Outlook, Word) preferred; candidate must have familiarity with electronic charting system (Medent preferred); awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Job type: Full-time

Required license: Registered Nurse (RN) in New York State

Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or a documented plan to complete BSN within NYSED's RN BSN requirement timeframe

Required certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required experience: Minimum one (1) year experience working in a medical office setting, including phlebotomy experience; experience working with HIV/AIDS or other infectious diseases preferred

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from

• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you

• Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year

• 403b with a generous company match

• Paid parking or monthly metro pass

• Professional development opportunities

• Paid lunch breaks

Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.