LEAD NURSE
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$38 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | South Portland, Maine |
About this job
Job Description
Everleap Fertility
Take the next step in your fertility nursing career with Everleap Fertility. We are seeking an experienced Lead Fertility Nurse who is passionate about patient care, team development, and clinical excellence. This is a unique opportunity to remain hands‑on with patients while providing leadership, mentorship, and operational support to a team of fertility nurses.
In this role, you will serve as a clinical expert and trusted leader, helping guide patients through their fertility journey while ensuring your team delivers an exceptional patient experience. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, nurse leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to drive quality care, improve workflows, and support the continued growth of one of the nation’s leading fertility organizations.
If you're an experienced fertility nurse who enjoys mentoring others, leading by example, and making a meaningful impact on both patients and staff, we’d love to hear from you.
The Lead Nurse is an REI Nurse who directs patient care and related activities according to Everleap Fertility’s policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. This is a responsible position requiring minimal supervision and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Provide hands‑on patient care as a practicing REI Nurse.
Act as a resource for nursing staff, addressing clinical questions and providing guidance on patient care.
Provide overall leadership to ensure nurses understand their roles and what is required to achieve organizational goals.
Review scheduled patient appointments and create weekly nursing assignments.
Ensure patients are distributed evenly among staff.
Monitor active patient volume per nurse.
Communicate with Nurse Manager/Physician Lead when NP/RP numbers consistently exceed benchmarks.
Work collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to support and ensure compliance with nursing policies and procedures.
Facilitate regular team meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and provide education on new protocols or initiatives.
Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, patient throughput, and satisfaction.
Collaborate with Nurse Manager and Practice Operator to maintain compliance with OSHA, QA, and Risk Management programs; identify and anticipate safety and health concerns.
Participate in recruitment, selection, retention, training, and supervision of nurses to ensure high‑quality patient care.
Coordinate onboarding, training, and development of new nursing staff.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address performance concerns in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
Address patient concerns or complaints related to nursing care promptly and effectively.
Maintain organization of team members’ timesheets, PTO, and related administrative needs.
Communicate company policies (health and safety, labor legislation, training, etc.) to ensure compliance.
Required
Active RN license without limitationsStudies level: LicenseStudies area: Nursing
Highly Preferred
BSN DegreeStudies level: University Education (Bachelor’s Degree)Studies area: Nursing
Preferred
BCLS and/or ACLS and/or IV certificationStudies level: CertificationStudies area: BCLS/ACLS
2+ years’ experience in reproductive medicine
Previous Team Lead or Supervisor experience — preferred
Knowledge and experience implementing Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations related to physician practices
Microsoft Office proficiency
Excel and PowerPoint skills — preferred
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMRs) and clinical documentation
Strong clinical skills in reproductive endocrinology and infertility care
Excellent leadership and team management abilities
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills<