Employment Opportunities
RN Team Lead-Specialty
This position is currently open.
Public?:
Internal
Division:
Health
Reports To:
Director, Nursing
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
The individual filing this position is assigned to the Little Axe Clinic in Norman, Shawnee Clinic or PlusCare Clinic for the purpose of providing professional nursing care to a patient population exhibiting a variety of illness and injury. The incumbent supervises the activities of Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses assigned to the Clinics, as well as, nursing students conducting internships, field training, or practicums at the clinic.
Responsibilities & Duties
Provide screenings of patients to obtain preliminary health histories, makes a physical assessment of patients’ condition using proper nursing protocols, recognizes and reports any unusual or abnormal behavior that may indicate a need for urgent care.
Document within the patient’s medical record any nursing observation and assessments, nursing interventions, therapeutic measure and nursing notes related to the medical care of the patient.
Provide assistance to the Clinic Medical Director and Medical Staff with medical care and treatment of patient to insure quality and continuity of care within the parameters of appropriate professional nursing standards.
Promote continuity of care by providing medically relevant health care instructions and patient education.
Provide assistance to the Director of Nurses in situations that are described in the Clinic Emergency Preparedness Plan or as directed by the Clinic Medical Director or designate.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities including quality assessments, surveys, checklist assessments, and entering into ActionQue at the beginning of each month.
Provide written reports to the Clinic Administrator and Director of Nurses.
Supervise the Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant and any student nurses assigned to the Clinic.
Provide assurance of Confidentiality of Medical Records.
Assist the Director of Nurses with ensuring new nursing staff complete their new hire orientation within 90 days.
Assist the Director of Nurses in providing new employee and yearly competencies to nursing staff.
Manage and accept ON-CALL duties for the clinic on a rotational schedule.
Complete employee yearly evaluations and submits them to the Director of Nursing for approval.
Handle incoming patient calls; triage calls, make decisions with medical staff to ensure patient quality call for patient care.
Ensure inventory of immunizations and medications are accurate for all required local, state and federal programs, as well as, the documentation for these programs are managed; this may be delegated to other nursing staff.
Ensure all QC in clinic are complete; this may be delegated as well.
Ensure there is correct staffing in each clinic assigned and fills in as needed in either location.
Travel to other clinics to help out as needed to ensure proper staffing in other clinics.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Qualifications
Four (4) years of professional nursing experience, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience covering a wide range of nursing services from screening and assessments to patient education, counseling, and treatment of minor and chronic illnesses.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a degree and certification as a Registered Nurse.
Must have a professional knowledge of nursing care principles, practices and procedures, working knowledge and application of proper nursing protocols, training and knowledge of pharmaceuticals and their side effects and complications of use.
Ability to observe and react to adverse signs exhibited by patient and the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Able to educate and counsel with patients regarding their medical care and treatment as ordered by a physician.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to effectively relate within the local community.
Must be able to respond effectively to oral and written directives.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping; good finger dexterity and sensory perception; frequent repetitive motions; as well as talking, hearing, and visual acuity are required.
Frequent lifting (up to 35 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 60 lbs)
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
1 day 1 hour ago
Closing Date:
Friday, July 18, 2025