Registered Nurse Team Lead
Houston, TX
We currently have an opening for a FULL TIME REGISTERED NURSE TEAM LEAD to work at our employee health center located in Houston, TX. ( 77079 zip code area )
NOTE: This is primarily a management role. Duties are split as follows: 90% administrative and 10% hands on nursing. Prior management/supervisory experience required!
As part of Walgreens Health and Wellness division, Take Care Health Systems manages worksite-based health and wellness services. The company combines best practices in healthcare and the expertise and personal care of our trusted community of providers to deliver access to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare to all individuals. We operate on-site employee health centers, pharmacies and fitness centers for many of the country's largest corporations and federal agencies.
Summary: Manages, supervises, and coordinates health center staff and operations.
Essential Functions:
• Collaborates with Site Medical Director to provide leadership to health center staff
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff members, including interviewing candidates and training new staff members
• Assesses, manages, and evaluates the performance and development of staff members
• Manages and monitors clinic staff schedules
• Oversees the nursing care of all patients
• Provides direct patient care < 30% of the time. Identifies emergency situations, and provides care within legal scope of practice
• Participates in appropriate client and TCHS committees as requested
• Directs preparation and maintenance of patients' clinical records
• Provides direction to ensure environment is clean and safe, that infection control procedures are followed, and patient privacy is upheld
• Oversees ordering and maintenance of supplies, drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records on narcotics, if applicable
• Participates in Quality Improvement, Risk Management activities and completes TCHS occurrence reports as needed. Investigates and resolves complaints
• Acts as liaison between client, health center staff, TCHS, and Director/Manager of site operations
• May develop, implement, and evaluate health center policies, goals, services, and programs
• May market health center services to the client workforce
• Other duties as assigned
While working at this employer site, you will have the ability to get to know the employee's of our client, while helping to improve their health and wellness status.
If you seek an exciting, new opportunity that offers a competitive salary and a great environment - bring your energy, enthusiasm and expertise to Take Care Health Systems.
Take Care Health Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of nice people! M/F/D/V
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
• Certificate from an accredited Nursing School or Associates' degree (A.S.) is required. Bachelor's degree (BSN) from four-year college or university is preferred
• At least three years experience as a Registered Nurse in an emergency room, occupational health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic
• Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice required
• Current training in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services
• Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing, Certification in Emergency Nursing, or Certificate in Case Management
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations
