Supervisor Licensed Practice Nurse ( LPN) - Family Medicine, Newport in Newport, NH

Overview Supervises and coordinates activities of a group of clinical staff (LPN, Medical Assistant, and other clinical staff as appropriate). Provides administrative support in planning and maintaining day-to-day activities and projects. Provides general nursing care to patients within scope of licensure. Responsibilities • Monitors patient flow to ensure efficient use of schedules and rooming of patients. • Writes annual performance appraisals and conducts appraisal meetings. • Ensures adherence to all standards, procedures and protocols. • Encourages, supports, and provides educational opportunities for employees' development. • Assists in coordinating the daily operations of the practice. • Ensures staffing, space, furniture and equipment/supply needs of the office are met. • Analyzes work flows to ensure maximum staff utilization. Works to create a positive and harmonious working environment. • Coordinates employee schedules and assignments and approves employee time off requests. • Performs service recovery to promote patient and employee retention. • Develops, maintains and revises office procedures and systems in order to ensure efficient, effective operations. • Functions as a resource to management in designing and implementing workflow changes that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. • Serves as a resource to licensed practical nurses and medical assistants; provides direction and assists, as necessary, in the performance of duties appropriately delegated in accordance with professional standards. • Acts as preceptor for new employees. • Facilitates orientation and training for new employees in conjunction with ambulatory nurse educator. Monitors completion of orientation checklist and completes computer access requests. • Collaborates and coordinates special quality improvement pilots and projects involving the clinical support staff. • Serves as liaison with other persons/departments concerning services offered by Express Care. • Works closely with Clinic Leaders to optimize patient experience. • Encourages and recognizes the contributions of employees and celebrates individual and department accomplishments. • Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications • Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. • 2 years of ambulatory clinic experience preferred. • Demonstrated organizational skills preferred. • Experience coordinating activities for a group preferred. • Ability to effectively delegate and hold staff accountable for responsibilities. • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required. • Ability to relate sensitively to people, maintain confidentiality, multi-task and work well under pressure. Required Licensure/Certifications REQUIRED LICENSE(S): • Licensed LPN with NH eligibilityREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: • (BLS) Basic Life Support • Area of Interest: Nursing • Pay Range: $65,436.80/Yr. - $101,441.60/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata) • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week • Shift: Day • Job ID: 36966 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | NLH Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.