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RN Clinical Lead – Orthopedic Clinic

American Hip Institute

Des Plaines, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Candidate Screening, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Study Publications, Clinical Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Documentation Standards, English Language, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Medical Assistance, Medical Office Administration, Medical Record System, Mentoring, Onboarding, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Process Improvement, Quality Metrics, Quality of Care, Radiography, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Support Documentation, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Des Plaines, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance

Position Summary


The RN Clinical Lead oversees clinical operations and provides leadership support to the clinic team (Medical Assistant, Athletic Trainers and Xray) while remaining actively involved in patient care. Approximately 50% of this role involves direct patient care, with the remaining 50% focused on leadership, workflow refinement, and provider support. AHI is committed to the ongoing development and mentorship of its leadership team.


Responsibilities


  • Provide direct patient care, including rooming, vital signs, documentation, and clinical support, while assisting with clinic coverage as needed.
  • Serve as a clinical leader and primary resource for clinic team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Oversee clinic team staffing operations, including scheduling, timecard approval, and participation in recruitment activities such as candidate screening and interviewing.
  • Provide onboarding, training, coaching, and ongoing performance evaluation for clinic team, including quarterly one-on-ones and annual reviews.
  • Support interns and fellows in clinic, including training on documentation standards and clinical responsibilities.
  • Ensure providers are supported and informed of factors impacting patient flow and clinic operations.
  • Lead workflow optimization and continuous process improvement initiatives, including development and tracking of performance metrics.
  • Monitor and evaluate team performance through quarterly metrics and quality measurements to support efficiency and high standards of patient care.
  • Serve as the EHR superuser and clinical troubleshooting resource.
  • Collaborate with practice leadership and cross-functional departments on operational initiatives and projects.
  • Embody and promote AHI’s patient-centered care philosophy in all clinical and operational activities.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Required


  • Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • Outpatient and/or orthopedic experience preferred
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Ability to read/write proficiently in English; professional appearance required

About the Company

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American Hip Institute