RN Clinical Lead-Nephrology Medical Practice - Danbury, CT

Summary Medical Practice Clinical Lead RN position in the Nephrology department in Danbury, CT. 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 hour variable shifts between 7:30am-6:00pm. The Clinical Lead RN works with the clinical staff, physicians, and advanced practitioners in the coordination of assigned staff, equipment, and resources to facilitate smooth daily operational flow. The role optimizes patient care and directs and assists the assigned staff in their daily work processes. Span of control includes RNs, LPNs, and potentially MAs (dependent on practice structure). Benefits $7,500 Sign‑On Bonus for full‑time externals only, pro‑rated for part‑time. Responsibilities Patient check‑in, document chief complaint, vital signs, history, capture charges for provision of ancillary services, assist with the completion of patient summaries, medication/allergy, history forms, and obtain appropriate treatment consents. Administer and document injections, dispense and document medications as directed by physician/provider. Label and handle labs, paps, cultures, biopsies, and other specimens; prepare laboratory and imaging requisitions. Assist with coordination of further patient care and follow‑up and carry out tasks as directed by RN and/or physician/provider. This may include communication with patient, hospital, labs, imaging centers, pharmacies, physician offices, and insurance plans. Independently manage patient triage calls and seek out direction from providers as needed. Assist LPNs and MAs with triage disposition and assure documentation is reflective of the disposition. Measure and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) in conjunction with the Practice Leadership. KPIs include growth/financial stability, patient experience, operational efficiency, employee satisfaction/culture, and quality. Demonstrate clinical expertise and serve as a resource for the clinical staff. Monitor inventory and order medical supplies as requested by physicians and follow up on all outstanding orders. Manage PTO requests and maintain appropriate staff and provider schedules and levels. Develop guidelines for prioritizing work activities, evaluate effectiveness, and modify activities as necessary. Collaborate with Medical Practice Nursing Education to mentor, orient, train, educate, and supervise clinical staff to improve competency and patient satisfaction using established workflows and policies. Work in conjunction with Practice Manager, Medical Practice Nursing Leader, and Human Resources for hiring, discipline, grievance management, performance evaluations, feedback, and coaching to achieve optimal team performance. Monitor all clinical workflows of office, address inefficiencies of providers and clinical staff, and formulate corrective action plans to achieve KPIs. Hold monthly clinical meetings with providers and staff to review clinical KPIs and implement/monitor process improvement plans. Utilize patient satisfaction data to create targeted improvement plans. Escalate issues and concerns proactively to Manager or clinic practice Leadership as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate from an approved nursing program. Three (3) years of nursing experience. Preferable Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment. Valid RN License (CT or NY based on practice location). Basic Life Support (BLS). Working Conditions Manual: Some manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity. Occupational: Some occupational risk. Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force. Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions. Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT. Org Unit: 520. Department: DB Nephrology. Exempt: No. Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 hourly. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nuvance Health Med Practice CT