Clinical Practice Nurse Expert I - Adult Inpatient/Mental Health
About The Position
3N is a 30-bed adult psych inpatient unit, located on the third floor of the Northside of the Institute of Psychiatry building. All patient rooms are semi private & serve adult patients (18 yrs. & over) admitted for acute crisis stabilization for a broad range of mental illness, including major depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and more. The Clinical Practice Nurse Expert I (CPNE I) reports to the Unit Manager. In collaboration with the Unit Manager, the CPNE I is responsible for clinical practice on their respected unit(s). The CPNE I functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary, unit based team to provide nursing expertise for a defined microsystem. This position assists in developing quality care initiatives to improve patient outcomes and patient safety. This role recognizes practice opportunities and works with the intraprofessional team to help remove barriers and begin to enhance evidenced based practice standards.
Requirements
- BSN required and completion of MSN or graduate degree in related field acceptable from an accredited college/university within two years.
- Two years of clinical experience in area of expertise required.
- Excellent collaboration and consultation skills required.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.
- Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office.
- Familiar with quality improvement methodology.
- 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.
- Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
- Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
- Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
- Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
- Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
- Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Nice To Haves
- Advanced certification in a specialized field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for clinical practice on their respected unit(s).
- Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary, unit based team to provide nursing expertise for a defined microsystem.
- Assists in developing quality care initiatives to improve patient outcomes and patient safety.
- Recognizes practice opportunities and works with the intraprofessional team to help remove barriers and begin to enhance evidenced based practice standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
