The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family-centered care. The Lead Registered Nurse serves as a resource to the clinical staff in the ambulatory setting. The Lead RN assists the Nurse Manager / Office Manager by providing clinical oversight and direction that ensures the safety and quality of the care provided to patients and families.

The Lead RN is responsible for promoting and advancing the professional development of all clinical associates in the ambulatory setting through role modeling, mentoring, and providing feedback. In consultation with the Nurse Manger/Office Manager, the Lead RN monitors the ongoing clinical performance of clinical associates which includes registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel. Provides necessary coaching, and collaborates with the Nurse Manager/Office Manager and Physician in Charge to facilitate the day to day clinical operations of the office.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs the essential job functions of the Registered Nurse job description.
2. Participates in the interviewing and hiring of clinical staff.
3. Coordinates and monitors orientation of new clinical associates to ensure they meet 90 day performance goals.
4. Provides oversight of clinical staff to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed in the provision of patient care
5. Monitors and ensures completion of annual competencies for clinical staff
6. Serves as flow facilitator for clinical staff in the accurate and timely completion of patient care.
7. Utilizes resources including but not limited to telephone call monitoring, immunization accuracy audits, and EMR chart reviews to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to clinical staff.
8. Collaborates with nurse/office manager to ensure professional behavior of clinical team members through monitoring of adherence to Nemours Standards of Behavior.
9. Manages medication and vaccine processes to ensure compliance with pharmacy standards and applicable regulations.
10. Participates in lead nurse meetings and shares pertinent information with clinical associates.

Requirements:

BSN Required

Must have or be eligible for DE nursing license

Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or appropriate national certification recognized by the ANCC preferred.

1-3 years of job related experience required.

Pediatric Office Nurse experience required

Phone Triage experience preferred

BLS Certification with the American Heart Association