LPN - Clinical Supervisor

Summary

• GENERAL SUMMARY
• The LPN Clinical Supervisor reports to the designated manager and is responsible for supervising, coordinating and directing the work flow and functions of designated service personnel to facilitate safe and efficient work flow and practices.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists in the selection, training, orientation and competency validation of designated personnel.
• Supervises, plans, develops and organizes services and activities to support medical practices.
• Works in close cooperation with and under the clinical guidance of the practice physician(s).
• Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice.
• Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Current Virginia state license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Practical Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Technical and professional knowledge and skills for clinical operations of the service area usually acquired through 3 - 5 years’ progressive Clinical/Supervisory experience in a practice setting.
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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