Lead Nurse- Office Based Labs

United Vein & Vascular Centers•Houston, TX

About The Position

United Vein & Vascular Centers is a life-changing healthcare innovator that is rapidly expanding access to state-of-the-art, minimally invasive vein and vascular care as we grow our footprint across the country. The unparalleled outcomes we achieve are made possible by dynamic team members like YOU working alongside our exceptional team of skilled physicians and passionate staff. Join us on our journey to transform lives as we raise the bar for patient service and outcomes! Explore exciting career opportunities with United Vein & Vascular Centers and unlock your potential! We offer a supportive culture that is driven by deep commitment to the success of our patients and our teams. We invest in YOU and are dedicated to creating individualized opportunities for career advancement. In addition, we invest in our employees by offering: Competitive compensation package Outstanding work life balance Health, vision, and dental benefits 401K plan match Life insurance (100% company paid) PTO and paid holidays We invest substantial energy and resources in building a highly-engaged culture where your voice is heard, you are connected to a community of professionals who share your values, and you can thrive. The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor in the OBL provides administrative support duties to include assisting with department process improvement, back-up to Manager/Director, maintain supplies, coordinate schedules and meetings, and participate in training/in-services for clinical staff. This position also requires the same responsibilities and qualifications as a staff RN but has additional responsibilities.

Requirements

Must have a current active RN license without restrictions.
Must have ACLS and BLS certifications.
2+ years full-time experience in acute care setting, Cath Lab/IR Lab, CCU, ICU, CVICU, PACU preferred.
2+ years of Radiology special procedures preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team in a supervisory role preferred.
Conscious sedation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains daily operations of clinic.
Keeps Director/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/Director).
Monitors quality control standards (Temperature logs, waived testing, drug sample logs, etc.).
Resolves less complicated patient, staff and physician issues.
Assists with evaluating staff performance, reviews, and recommends merit increases.
Reports to Director/Manager any associate non-compliance with approved policies.
Monitors staff work schedule and PTO requests - maintains appropriate staff coverage.
Makes sure referrals are appropriate and seen within a timely.
Assists staff as needed.
Case management to ensure efficient patient care and coordination throughout the entire treatment process.
Achieve quality patient outcomes.
Demonstrates clinical competence in area of practice.
Participates in quality improvement unit activities based on unit focus/priorities.
Assists with identifying clinical learning needs of staff and ensures learning is achieved.
Ensures staff is following implemented systems to inform/monitor staff compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
Collaborates with Director/Physician and other disciplines/departments to resolve daily operational issues and flow.
Ensures employee files are current and complete including annual ACLS, BLS, RN licensure, RT licensure, and required education.
Orients/mentors staff into new roles resulting in achieved competencies within identified timelines.
Develops staff's leadership skills, facilitating learning and growth.
Assists staff to resolve identified learning/performance issues.
Monitors flexing, skill mix, use of overtime, per diem.
Identifies and/or participates in implementation of cost reducing or revenue enhancing ideas.
Contributes to utilization of supplies in a cost-effective manner that supports delivery of care within budgeted supply expense.
Contributes to meeting budgeted salary expense per unit of service.
Ensures that quality safety checks are performed in a timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to handle situations not covered by written or verbal instructions that maintain staff/patient safety.
Conveys importance and rationale of policies & procedures and standards of care to staff and patients.
Demonstrates resolution of safety issues in collaboration with Manager/Director.
Demonstrate and promote a work culture committed to UVVC’s Core Values: Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity.
Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with UVVC’s Standards of Conduct as outlined in our Employee Handbook.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with UVVC policies, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable laws and regulations. PHI is a top priority of our organization.
Other duties as assigned.