Clinic Lead Nurse II - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina • Mount Pleasant, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Clinic RN Lead II reports to the Manager. Under general supervision, the Clinic Lead Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. The Clinic Lead Nurse works in coordination with the nursing leadership. This position ensures the achievement of optimal evidence-based patient care and department goals through efficient daily operations and compliance with established rules, regulations and guidelines. The Clinic Lead Nurse assists with providing leadership presence and staff support.

Requirements

• Associate Degree of Nursing and a minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse are required.
• Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS if required by clinic.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
• Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.
• Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.
• Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred.
• Previous Ambulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to facilitate age-appropriate patient care coordination activities based on individual patient needs in a safe environment.
• Provide patient instruction that results in increased understanding and improved outcomes.
• Coordinate continuation of plan of care utilizing all methods of communication between patient and clinic.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care, environment, and professional development.
• Identify and understand the roles, scope, and responsibilities of the clinic staff.
• Provide leadership to achieve desired outcomes.

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree