Licensed Practical Nurse Department Manager

Overview

The Central Jersey Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center in the state of NJ seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse Manager-IM. Our mission is to provide services to patients regardless of ability to pay, race, ethnicity, and cultural competence. By joining and being a member of our team, you will be able to give great care to patients as well as work in a great environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinic operations to ensure efficient patient flow and minimal wait times
• Ensure clinic readiness, including staffing, room availability, and workflow efficiency

• Supervise 6-10 MA's
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations
• Manage staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage at all times
• Address performance issues and implement corrective actions as needed

• Promote a high standard of customer service and patient satisfaction
• Address and resolve patient concerns and complaints in a timely manner

• Manage ordering and inventory of all clinical and office supplies
• Establish and maintain par levels to ensure adequate stock availability
• Conduct routine inventory audits and monitor for expired or wasted supplies
• Ensure proper storage conditions, including temperature-sensitive items
• Coordinate with vendors and monitor supply utilization and costs

• Review and approve employee timesheets for accuracy and compliance
• Track staff attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping issues
• Manage and approve PTO requests while ensuring appropriate staffing coverage
• Coordinate with HR and payroll regarding timekeeping discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records of staff schedules and leave

• Serve as liaison between providers, clinical staff, and administration
• Communicate workflow changes, updates, and policy implementations
• Lead or participate in staff meetings and operational huddles
• Coordinate with external partners (labs, vendors, hospital partners)

• Maintain organized and up-to-date logs for:
• Inventory and supply tracking
• POC testing (QC, maintenance, and compliance logs)
• Staff timekeeping and PTO tracking
• Ensure all documentation is complete and audit-ready for regulatory reviews

Qualifications

• Diploma from a technical school/nursing school.
• NJ State LPN License
• To perform this job successfully , an individual should have knowledge of EHR database software. 
• Valid CPR National Certification.
• Speak, read, write Spanish fluently.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer