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Job Summary:

The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the direction of the RN Supervisor who typically oversees multiple locations, in which the Lead LPN serves as the lead clinical resource in the onsite absence of the RN Supervisor. The LPN Lead will uphold clinical standards under the guidance of the RN Supervisor and the Clinical Services department. Will promote clinical competency as well as maintain clinical quality control through leading and supporting survey readiness efforts as it relates to back office clinical operations.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

* Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* A. Practices within the scope and in accordance with Nursing Practice Standards and Code for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses put forth by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. (NFLPN).
* B. Promotes health promotion in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
* C. Practices using current clinical practice standards.
* Teamwork and Collaboration
* A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.), completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.
* B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
* Professional Development and Initiative
* A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and licensure requirements.
* B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other practical nurses (and unlicensed staff or students) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment.
* C. May delegate tasks to unlicensed staff, as appropriate and within their scope of practice.
* Evidence Based Practice and Research
* A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in shared decision-making groups and committees as able.
* B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes.
* C. Participates in data collection and poses relevant clinical questions to advance evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Practice Operations
* Provide direct patient care as directed by provider.
* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum via pre-visit planning processes.
* Contributes to financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence.
* May serve as liaison with nursing leadership as it relates to clinical operations and quality initiatives.
Leadership
* Serves as the lead clinical resource in the absence of the nursing supervisor.
* Assists with the planning and organization of staff to provider patient care.
* Assists with staff recruitment; as applicable and participates in orientation planning for new staff members and competency check-off.
* Assists with the monthly survey readiness process and other quality control requirements.
* Assists with check-off process of annual competencies for clinical staff within the practice.
* May be required to attend meetings, such as Clinical Champions in the absence of the nursing supervisor. Shares information with practice staff and supports implementation of best practices.
Patient Liaison and Advocate
* A. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease, etc.) in a culturally sensitive manner.
* B. Always partners with the patient, significant others and/or family (as appropriate) to promote a comfortable and safe environment for the delivery of care, making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

LPN - Lic Practical Nurse

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience as a practical or vocational nurse Required
Experience in ambulatory, outpatient setting Preferred
Experience in a leadership or supervisory role Preferred and
Specific experience in practice specialty Required

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