Clinical Lead Nurse - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Ambulatory Clinic RN Lead I reports to the Ambulatory Service 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 one year 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previously Ambulatory experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice Assessment Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Utilize the nursing process to facilitate age-appropriate patient care coordination activities based on individual patient needs in a safe environment.
• Patient Education and Teaching Provide patient instruction that results in increased understanding and improved outcomes.
• Coordination of Care 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. Facilitates departmental and/or organizational educational opportunities.
• Identify and understand the roles, scope, and responsibilities of the clinic staff.
• Provide leadership to achieve desired outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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