RN Charge​/LPN Clinic Lead - Podiatry Clinic

RN Charge Nurse / LPN Clinic Lead

The RN Charge Nurse / LPN Clinic Lead serves as a key clinical leader responsible for coordinating patient care, supporting daily operations, and fostering a positive team environment. Working closely with providers, nursing staff, and leadership, this role helps ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining efficient workflows, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient experiences. As a trusted resource and mentor, the RN Charge Nurse / LPN Clinic Lead provides guidance to clinical staff, supports patient flow, assists with care coordination, and promotes a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service excellence.

In addition to clinical leadership responsibilities, this role plays an essential part in day-to-day operations by assisting with staff assignments, scheduling support, workflow management, inventory oversight, and provider communication. The RN Charge Nurse / LPN Clinic Lead helps identify operational needs, resolve issues in real time, and support staff development through coaching, training, and mentorship. The ideal candidate is a compassionate healthcare professional with strong leadership and communication skills who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care while supporting the growth and success of both the team and the organization.

• Lead and support the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promote evidence-based practices that improve quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Support patient assessments, triage, admissions, discharges, and recovery processes.
• Ensure accurate documentation, medication administration, and regulatory compliance.

• Serve as a key leader in daily clinic operations and workflow coordination.
• Monitor and improve patient flow, clinic efficiency, and throughput.
• Assist with staff assignments, scheduling support, and daily operational needs.
• Partner closely with providers and leadership to ensure seamless communication and problem resolution.
• Provide front-line support by helping redirect team members and resources as patient volumes and priorities change.
• Ensure supplies, equipment, and clinical resources are readily available to support uninterrupted patient care.

• Supervise, mentor, and coach clinical staff to support growth and performance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Assist with interviewing, onboarding, training, and orientation of new team members.
• Address employee concerns, support conflict resolution, and encourage professional development.
• Lead by example while promoting the organization's mission, vision, and values.

• Champion patient safety, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Participate in audits, risk management activities, and performance improvement efforts.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and service excellence.

We are looking for someone who can:

Have the ability to assist with day-to-day clinic operations. Perform workflow management, patient flow and recovery, staff assignments, scheduling support, and provider communication. Have the ability to collaborate closely with leadership to ensure effective communication and operational support.

Have the ability to ensure necessary supplies are ordered and available, provide front-line operational support, and assist with redirecting staff as needed. Improve workflows, patient experiences, and operational efficiency. A strong problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Have strong communication skills and comfortable interacting with providers, redirecting team members, and helping maintain accountability within the clinic environment.

Education

• Required:
  
  Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN)
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Experience

• Required:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience in the applicable specialty or patient care setting.

Licensure & Certifications

• Required:
  
  Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Louisiana or a Compact RN License.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

At LCMC Health, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on patients, providers, and fellow team members every day. As an RN Charge Nurse or LPN Clinic Lead, you'll play a key role in supporting patient care, clinic operations, and staff development in a collaborative, team-focused environment. If you're passionate about leadership, teamwork, and delivering exceptional care, you'll find a…