Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Lead - Morris (81435)

The Primary Care Lead is a working RN role, providing clinical guidance and operational support to the ambulatory nursing team to promote high-quality, patient-centered care and efficient clinic operations. This position serves as a clinical resource and mentor for staff, supporting standardized workflows, evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. While this role does not have direct supervisory responsibility, it partners closely with the operational and clinic nursing leadership to coordinate daily operations, support staff development, and facilitate the implementation of organizational initiatives.

The Lead assists with the RN Clinic Supervisor with development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical workflows, rooming standards, and care delivery processes – while using a standard enterprise approach. Responsibilities include assisting with onboarding and orientation of new employees, mentoring staff, supporting ongoing education and competency validation, participating in quality improvement initiatives, monitoring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards, and assisting with policy and procedure development.

This role collaborates with clinic leadership on staffing coordination, interview and hiring processes, operational decision implementation, and program growth initiatives. During the absence of the on site Managers/Directors,  the Lead serves as a clinical and operational resource while escalating personnel and performance issues to the appropriate leader.

The successful candidate demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, builds collaborative relationships with leaders, providers and staff, exercises sound judgment, effectively problem-solves, and promotes a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care.
 

Hours/Shifts
80 hours biweekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday working out of the Morris Clinic.
 

Compensation
Hourly Wage Range: $32.42-$46.78/hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

 

Benefit Offerings
Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
 

EEOC
Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements are representative of minimum level of knowledge/ skills/abilities

1. Education/Special Skills: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current licensure in Minnesota required.
• Past clinic nursing experience preferred. 
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification upon hire or must be obtained within six (6) months.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and support clinical staff. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while adapting to changing operational needs. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with providers, clinical staff, and leadership to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

3. Other Requirements

• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process is required.
• Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.