Lpn Team Leader - Full Time

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL seeks a Nursing Supervisor to oversee daily operations across clinics, assign duties to nurses based on workload, and ensure smooth office function.

The role emphasizes patient triage, education, and care coordination, with focus on accurate documentation, patient flow, and timely coverage adjustments.

Candidates must have Practical Nursing license in Florida, CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year of healthcare facility experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing and hold an active Florida license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations to ensure offices run smoothly.
• Assigns duties to nurses based on workload.
• Balances workload and nurse job duties.
• Facilitates patient flow to maintain the physician's office operations.
• Documents information in patient records per nursing policy.
• Handles disputes and communicates issues to the coordinator in a timely manner.

Skills

CPR certification

BLS certification

Education

Practical Nursing license (Florida)

Job description

Summary/Objective

Oversees daily operations to ensure that offices run smoothly.

Essential Functions

• Assigns duties to nurses on unit making work assignment decisions based on workload
• Handles all disputes on hall and communicates problems/issues to coordinator in timely manner
• Balances workload and nurse job duties
• Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate
• Adheres to nursing policy and procedures when documenting information in patients medical record
• Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician's office
• Requests additional coverage to cover unity workload in a timely manner

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Position requires a great deal of walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day. Lifting up to 30 pounds may occasionally be required, depending on the specific style or type of care provided and must be able to push/pull a patient sitting in a wheelchair.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the inside from the Care Team station to the exam rooms to interact with patients and stock supplies. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as nebulizer, fax machine, copier and computer printer. Able administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections. The person in this position frequently communicates with Clinic staff, such as providers, patients, call center representatives, receptionists, Patient Financial Services, Managed Care, specialty pharmacies, etc . Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. May be exposed to live vaccines, blood-borne pathogens, and bio-hazardous materials. Must be able to appropriately assist with procedures.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing and hold an active Florida license
• CPR certification

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year experience in a health care facility

Additional Qualifications

• Current BLS certification or to be completed within three months of employment.