LEAD NURSE

UNC Fertility; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everleap Fertility invites an experienced Lead Fertility Nurse to join our south Portland, ME team. You will lead a skilled nursing group, deliver hands‑on REI care, mentor staff, and optimize patient workflows across a growth‑driven fertility practice.

You will partner with physicians and nurse leaders to uphold clinical excellence, drive quality care, and ensure a positive patient experience while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Two or more years of experience in reproductive medicine.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws for physician practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care as a practicing REI Nurse.
• Act as a resource for nursing staff, addressing clinical questions.
• Provide overall leadership to ensure nurses understand their roles and goals.
• Review scheduled patient appointments and create weekly nursing assignments.
• Ensure patients are distributed evenly among staff.
• Communicate with Nurse Manager/Physician Lead when NP/RP numbers exceed benchmarks.
• Collaborate to maintain compliance with nursing policies and procedures.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to communicate updates and education on new protocols.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and improve efficiency and patient throughput.
• Collaborate on OSHA, QA, and Risk Management programs; address safety concerns.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of nurses.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and development of new staff.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback with the Nurse Manager.
• Address patient concerns related to nursing care promptly.
• Maintain team timesheets, PTO, and related administrative needs.
• Communicate policies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

EMR proficiency

Clinical leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Certifications: BCLS/ACLS/IV

Job description

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LEAD NURSE

Practice Administrator Full-Time South Portland, ME, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2799

Lead Fertility Nurse

Take the next step in your fertility nursing career with Everleap Fertility. We are seeking an experienced Lead Fertility Nurse who is passionate about patient care, team development, and clinical excellence. This is a unique opportunity to remain hands‑on with patients while providing leadership, mentorship, and operational support to a team of fertility nurses.

In this role, you will serve as a clinical expert and trusted leader, helping guide patients through their fertility journey while ensuring your team delivers an exceptional patient experience. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, nurse leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to drive quality care, improve workflows, and support the continued growth of one of the nation’s leading fertility organizations.

If you're an experienced fertility nurse who enjoys mentoring others, leading by example, and making a meaningful impact on both patients and staff, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Purpose

The Lead Nurse is an REI Nurse who directs patient care and related activities according to Everleap Fertility’s policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. This is a responsible position requiring minimal supervision and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Essential Functions and Accountabilities

Provide hands‑on patient care as a practicing REI Nurse.

Act as a resource for nursing staff, addressing clinical questions and providing guidance on patient care.

Provide overall leadership to ensure nurses understand their roles and what is required to achieve organizational goals.

Review scheduled patient appointments and create weekly nursing assignments.

Ensure patients are distributed evenly among staff.

Communicate with Nurse Manager/Physician Lead when NP/RP numbers consistently exceed benchmarks.

Work collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to support and ensure compliance with nursing policies and procedures.

Facilitate regular team meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and provide education on new protocols or initiatives.

Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, patient throughput, and satisfaction.

Collaborate with Nurse Manager and Practice Operator to maintain compliance with OSHA, QA, and Risk Management programs; identify and anticipate safety and health concerns.

Participate in recruitment, selection, retention, training, and supervision of nurses to ensure high‑quality patient care.

Coordinate onboarding, training, and development of new nursing staff.

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address performance concerns in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.

Address patient concerns or complaints related to nursing care promptly and effectively.

Maintain organization of team members’ timesheets, PTO, and related administrative needs.

Communicate company policies (health and safety, labor legislation, training, etc.) to ensure compliance.

Academic Training

Required

Active RN license without limitations Studies level: License Studies area: Nursing

Highly Preferred

BSN Degree Studies level: University Education (Bachelor’s Degree) Studies area: Nursing

Preferred

BCLS and/or ACLS and/or IV certification Studies level: Certification Studies area: BCLS/ACLS

Position Requirements / Experience

2+ years’ experience in reproductive medicine

Previous Team Lead or Supervisor experience — preferred

Knowledge and experience implementing Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations related to physician practices

Technical Skills

Excel and PowerPoint skills — preferred

Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMRs) and clinical documentation

Strong clinical skills in reproductive endocrinology and infertility care

Excellent leadership and team management abilities

Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Built on the legacy of RMA, Boston IVF, Conceptions, and six other leading North American fertility practices, Everleap Fertility brings together more than 200 physicians and embryologists across 60+ locations, including 25 IVF laboratories. Together, we have helped hundreds of thousands of patients build families and have helped shape reproductive medicine for more than 40 years.

Everleap Fertility’s national scale and collective knowledge are focused on the next leap forward in reproductive medicine through ever‑advancing standards across our locations, ever‑more personalized treatment delivered by expert local teams, and ever‑better experiences for every person who comes to us for care.

Everleap Fertility is part of IVI Institute, the global leader in reproductive medicine, a global community working together to advance the field. Our shared scientific knowledge and clinical expertise help accelerate innovation, raise standards, and bring advances in reproductive medicine into patient care.

Everleap Fertility offers a comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week:

EEO Statement

“Everleap Fertility is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Everleap Fertility is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Everleap Fertility are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion and/or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Everleap Fertility will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Everleap Fertility encourages applicants of all ages.”