Clinical Practice Nurse Expert I - DPOD Mental Health

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Clinical Practice Nurse Expert I (CPNE I) at MUSC is responsible for overseeing clinical practice within their designated unit, collaborating with the Unit Manager and a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient care and safety. This role focuses on developing quality care initiatives, improving patient outcomes, and implementing evidence-based practices. The CPNE I is expected to assess clinical practices, lead quality improvement strategies, and provide education and support to nursing staff.

Requirements

• BSN required and completion of MSN or graduate degree in related field acceptable from an accredited college/university within two years.
• Three years of clinical experience in area of expertise required.
• Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Excellent collaboration and consultation skills required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with quality improvement methodology.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification in a specialized field.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical practice on their respected unit(s) through rounding, observation, and staffing.
• Collaborate with ICCE stakeholders and unit leadership to align quality initiatives with health system goals.
• Use performance measures to identify and assess the delivery of evidence-based practices and promote outcomes that demonstrate delivery of higher-value care.
• Partner with Nurse Manager to develop strategies to promote quality outcomes within the unit.
• Implement quality improvement strategies based on current evidence, analytics, and risk anticipation.
• Partner with Quality and Safety to apply just culture principles and safety tools to decrease risk.
• Assess patient handoffs and transitions of care to improve outcomes.
• Assess medication reconciliation and administration processes to enhance safe medication use.
• Use various datasets to assess individual and population risks and care outcomes.
• Collect and analyze data to generate evidence for nursing practice and identify evidence-based interventions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree