Registered Nurse Clinic Lead - Rheumatology

Description Summary: Provide administrative support duties to include assisting with department process improvement, back-up to the manager, maintain supplies, coordinate schedules and meetings, and participate in training/in-services for clinical staff. Responsibilities: Maintains daily operations of the clinic. Keeps manager informed of any issues with patients, staff, or physicians that are beyond their comfort level or are questionable. Orders departmental and medical supplies. Responsible for equipment maintenance/repair. Conscientious of maintaining budget/spending (confers with manager). Monitors quality control standards (immunization logs, waived testing, drug sample logs, equipment sterilization logs, etc.). Resolves less complicated patient, staff, and physician issues. Assists with evaluating associate performance and recommends merit increases (manager disciplines). Reports to the manager any associate non-compliance with approved policies. Monitors associate work schedule and PTO requests - maintain appropriate staff coverage. Makes sure NCHD referrals are appropriate. Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintains strict confidentiality. Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission. Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Health's cultural diversity objectives. Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee. Performs other related work as required. Requirements: Education/Skills Associate's Degree in Nursing Experience Minimum of 2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting Previous healthcare management experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN License in state of employment or compact BLS Work Schedule: 7AM - 5PM Work Type: Full Time