LPN Clinical Supervisor- UF Health North Pediatrics- Days-Full-Time - UF Health

JOB DUTIES:

Under the direction of the appropriate manager (Director, Ambulatory Administrator, Operations Manager or Office Manager), supervises and coordinates the day-to-day clinic activities and personnel issues for the back-office staff located in the ambulatory setting. Acts as a liaison with staff, departments/practices and patients.

Essential Functions:

• With guidance from immediate manager, assists with personnel and payroll functions for assigned personnel including, but not limited to participating in the hiring process, training process and continuous coaching and feedback for the staff in relation to their performance.
• Provides and documents nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the clinic. Assesses and monitors patients to identify problem, then documents and communicates this information to provider.
• Plans, provides and documents age-appropriate care based on the patient intake by identifying patient problems, implementing interventions based on nursing standards of care, setting realistic goals/expectations for the plan of care, and monitoring/documenting the patient’s response to all interventions.
• Administers and documents medications and intravenous solutions according to established policies. Clinical care is implemented perambulatory health care standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates, provides and documents patient and family education. Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patientcare.
• Serves as a patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient. Ensures quality and safe delivery of ambulatory health care services.
• Ensures appropriate budgetary standards are implemented for labor and supply monitoring.
• Participates in regulatory and proficiency checks for quality management and accreditation requirements.
• Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.
• All other duties as assigned

Temperament:

Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations. Must be capable of dealing with periodic cyclical workload pressures and levels of responsibility. Required to make independent judgments without supervision. Must be able to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. Must have the adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Requires the ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Problem Solving
• Problem-solving abilities, exceptional customer relationship.
Training/Support
• Knowledge of ambulatory health care or related health care field.
Customer Service
• Ability to provide dynamic customer service using various techniques including positive language, calming presence, attentiveness, clear communication, and patience.
Organization/Prioritization
• Possesses critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Communication
• Concisely communicate and relate to all levels of the organization, customers and outside agencies.
Critical Thinking/Sound Judgement
• Possesses clinical assessment skills and the knowledge to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify a care plan.
Critical Thinking/Sound Judgement
• Ability to function effectively and decisively in acute or emergency situations.
Regulations/Policies
• Knowledge of JACHO Standards and Ambulatory Care Nursing Standards.

Experience Requirements

2 years LPN experience required
2 years Ambulatory setting preferred

Education Requirements:

Associates Nursing preferred

Additional Details:
30-hour IV Therapy Course approved by the Florida Board for all LPN’s assigned in clinics providing Intravenous Therapy. 

Certification/Licensure Requirements

LPN Certification Required at time of hire

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace