Clinic Lead Nurse I - North Charleston - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Clinic Lead Nurse I provides clinical management and is accountable for quality nursing care in a clinical practice under the direction of the Nurse Manager and a physician or licensed healthcare provider. The role assists the Nurse Manager with staff matters, annual assessments, employee rounding and evaluations, and the disciplinary or work-improvement process. The Lead Nurse supervises assigned clinical staff and helps manage day-to-day clinic operations, staffing, and schedules with minimal supervision, using sound judgment, discretion, and initiative. The Lead Nurse monitors daily staffing levels and adjusts coverage based on acuity and census, coordinates schedules across departments, manages call-outs, and helps control overtime. The position supports staff retention and morale, guides staff in resolving conflicts and department issues, delegates work with clear expectations, and promotes clinical inquiry and best practices to improve outcomes. The Lead Nurse provides department-specific coverage when the Nurse Manager is absent, rounds daily with assigned staff, and meets with the Nurse Manager weekly or more often as needed. The position requires an Associate Degree of Nursing and at least one year of RN work experience. Ambulatory experience and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing are preferred. Current South Carolina or compact-state RN licensure and current Basic Life Support certification are required; ACLS is required if the clinic requires it. Certain RNs hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an associate or diploma nursing degree must enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN within four years of their hire or reclassification date.

Requirements

Associate Degree of Nursing.
At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
Current South Carolina registered nurse license or compact-state license.
Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (or recognized equivalent) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
ACLS certification if required by the clinic.
For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an associate or diploma nursing degree: enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
Ability to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting; bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach, use both hands and legs, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to qualify physically for respirator use initially and as required.
Corrected vision of 20/40 and ability to recognize objects at close range and at a distance.
Ability to work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.
Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, or carry approximately 50 pounds unassisted and lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead.
Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined or cramped spaces.

Nice To Haves

Previous ambulatory experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical management and ensure quality nursing care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider.
Supervise assigned clinical staff and oversee schedules and day-to-day operations.
Assist the Nurse Manager with staff issues, annual assessments, employee rounding and evaluations, and disciplinary or work-improvement processes.
Coordinate staffing schedules with other departments and monitor daily staffing levels, adjusting coverage according to acuity and census.
Manage call-outs and seek clinic coverage; notify the Nurse Manager when coverage cannot be found within the building.
Help manage overtime by coordinating lunches, arrival times, and departure times.
Promote a positive, motivating environment that supports staff retention and morale.
Guide staff in managing conflict, ongoing problems, and department issues.
Delegate appropriately and establish clear expectations.
Provide coverage for department-specific concerns during the Nurse Manager's absence.
Round daily on assigned staff and meet with the Nurse Manager weekly or more often as needed.
Promote clinical inquiry and guide staff in using best practices to improve outcomes.