RN Clinical Lead-Nephrology Medical Practice - Danbury, CT in Danbury, CT, United States Join our Talent Network Skip to main content Menu About us Benefits Culture Academics & Community Careers Nursing Careers Physicians & APP Careers Early Careers Medical Practice Careers Employees Job search Apply now Keyword, job title, skills Enter a Location Loading job RN Clinical Lead-Nephrology Medical Practice - Danbury, CT Location: Danbury, CT, United States Salary Range: 36.53 - 67.90 Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 40 FTE: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: 730am-6pm variable 8 hour shifts Date Posted: Apr 24, 2026 Share: Apply Now See what's possible in our system of care Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all. Description $7,500 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time Medical Practice Clinical Lead RN position in the Nephrology department in Danbury, CT 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 hour variable shifts between 730am-6:00pm. At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance. We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion. Summary: The Clinical Lead RN works with the clinical staff, physicians and advanced practitioners in the coordination of assigned staff, equipment and resources to facilitate smooth daily operational flow. They optimize patient care and direct and assist the assigned staff in their daily work processes. Span of Control to include RN's, LPN's and potentially MA's (Dependent on Practice Structure). Responsibilities: Patient check-in, document chief complaint, vital signs, history, capture charges for provision of ancillary services, assists with the completion of patient summaries, medication/allergy, history forms, and obtain appropriate treatment consents. Administer and document injections, dispense and document medications as directed by physician/provider. Label and handle labs, paps, cultures, biopsies and other specimens, prepare laboratory and imaging requisitions. Assist with coordination of further patient care and follow-up and carry out tasks as directed by RN and/or physician/provider. This may include communication with patient, hospital, labs, imaging centers, pharmacies, physician offices, insurance plans. Independently manages patient triage calls and seeks out direction from providers as needed. Assists LPN's and MA's with triage disposition and assures documentation is reflective of the disposition. Measures and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) in conjunction with the Practice Leadership. KPIs include Growth/Financial Stability, Patient Experience, Operational Efficiency, Employee Satisfaction/Culture, Quality Demonstrates clinical expertise and serves as a resource for the clinical staff. Monitors inventory and orders medical supplies as requested by physicians as well as follow up on all outstanding orders. Responsible for managing PTO requests and maintaining appropriate staff and provider schedules and levels. Develops guidelines for prioritizing work activities, evaluates the effectiveness and modifies activities as necessary. In collaboration with Medical Practice Nursing Education, mentors, orients, trains, educates and supervises clinical staff to improve competency and patient satisfaction using established workflows and policies. Works in conjunction with Practice Manager, Medical Practice Nursing Leader and Human Resources for hiring, discipline, grievance management, performance evaluations, feedback and coaching to achieve optimal team performance. Monitors all clinical workflows of office, addressing inefficiency of providers and clinical staff and formulates corrective action plans to achieve KPI's. Holds monthly clinical meetings with providers and staff to review clinical KPI and implement/monitor process improvement plan. Utilizes patient satisfaction data to create targeted improvement plans. Escalates issues and concerns proactively to Manager, or clinic practice Leadership, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Information: Graduate from approved nursing program Three (3) years nursing experience Prefer: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Graduation from accredited nursing program Able to multitask in fast paced environment Valid RN License (CT or NY based on Practice Location) Basic Life Support (BLS) Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT Org Unit: 520 Department: DB Nephrology Exempt: No Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health! Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). 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