Nurse Clinical Lead

IR Centers at Urology of St. Louis (USL) is a multidisciplinary private practice endovascular lab. We are leading minimally invasive procedures across the U.S. by providing interventional radiology services in an outpatient setting.

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Job Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Location: 12855 North Outer 40 #325, Town & Country, MO 63141

The Nurse Clinical Lead at USL assumes a dual role of clinical caregiving and team leadership. This position is responsible for providing safe, high-quality nursing care while also supervising and coordinating clinical staff activities to ensure efficient daily operations. The Nurse Clinical Lead acts as a liaison between staff and center leadership and plays a pivotal role in staff development and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of MO.
• Minimum 5 years experience in moderate sedation, IR, or procedural nursing preferred.
• BLS and ACLS Certification
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead by example, fostering a positive and collaborative clinical environment

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care Responsibilities

• Perform all IR Sedation Nurse duties, including:
• Assessment of patients pre-, intra-, and post-procedure.
• Administration of moderate sedation and ongoing monitoring of patient status.
• Ensuring all procedure preparation, documentation, and inventory control protocols are followed.
• Managing narcotic documentation and security.
• Conducting post-operative patient calls and chart documentation.
• Oversee crash cart maintenance, AED checks, and medication stock management.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold patient confidentiality standards.
• Train new nurses and medical assistants as needed.

Supervisory and Leadership Responsibilities

Clinical Workflow Oversight

• Monitor daily clinical operations, ensuring patient care flows smoothly and efficiently.
• Identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks or procedural issues.

Staff Scheduling and Management

• Have authority to adjust daily schedules and staff assignments as needed based on staffing levels, procedure volumes, or urgent needs.
• Coordinate staff schedules, covering call-outs, emergencies, and vacation/time-off requests.
• Approve and facilitate real-time schedule adjustments to maintain optimal patient care coverage.

Leadership Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Practice Management and IR Centers Leadership on center operations, staffing models, and strategic planning.
• Participate in leadership meetings, contributing clinical insight to center decisions.

Staff Development and Evaluation

• Give feedback on peer reviews, staff performance evaluations, and participate in competency assessments.
• Identify staff educational needs and recommend training opportunities.
• Serve as a mentor and support for nursing and medical assistant staff.

Quality and Compliance

• Assist in implementing and auditing quality assurance initiatives related to clinical services.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as internal policies.

Reporting Structure

• A continued cadence of monthly calls with the IR Centers Clinical Nurse Manager will also be maintained for ongoing clinical support and oversight.

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IR Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.