Clinical Specialist II RN - Critical Care

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible and accountable for the development and maintenance of patient care programs within specialty (i.e.: Diabetes, Wound, Ostomy & Continence, Medical, Surgical, Cardiovascular, etc). Functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant, case manager and researcher. This includes monitoring the clinical care of patients and providing clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes, as well as assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care delivered, consultation, patient education, staff development, and product evaluation. Incorporated within each of these role functions, the Clinical Specialist II is a role model, patient advocate, change agent, leader and cost-effective clinician. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the LCHD, American Nurses Association standards and specialty professional association standards and in accordance with the provisions set forth by the SC Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 4 Years of experience in acute care Nursing
• Must hold active, current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing
• Graduation from an accredited certification program in specialty within 6 months once mandatory requirements have been satisfied.
• Maintains certification in BLS and other certifications as appropriate such as ACLS and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Develops and assists in the implementation of nursing care plans and standards specific to the needs of the patient.
• Assists and provides direction to nursing staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting.
• Models excellence in nursing practice through the utilization of advanced concepts in the areas of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of perceived, actual or potential problems that occur in designated population.
• Functions as a facilitator and innovator for best practice with direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new processes and equipment for safety, cost effectiveness, and benefits related to nursing practice.
• Provide on-going 1:1 education for staff.
• Collaborates with health care team to problem solve complex clinical situations.
• Functions as a patient and staff advocate.
• Assumes accountability for maintaining competence in specialty, exceeds education requirements to maintain certification and obtains a minimum of 40 continuing educations hours per year.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills (critical thinking, delegation, team-building, communication, etc.).
• Operationalizes patient care philosophy, standards of care and practice, P&P, protocols and incorporates these into daily activities.
• Serve as role model for staff.
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students and other health care personnel in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to nursing knowledge.
• Contributes to growth and development of others.
• Is proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvements that promote positive patient outcomes.
• Expands the scientific base of nursing practice by conducting and facilitating nursing research.
• Disseminates research findings through presentation and publications both to internal and external sources.
• Critically analyzes current research findings and uses findings to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Leads development and revision of P&P and protocols for specialty.
• Serves on committees and task forces as needed.
• Participates in monitoring and evaluation of patient care.
• Communicates patient outcomes to clinical staff and hospital leaders.
• Shares knowledge with other health care team members.
• Maintains required records and reports.
• Collaborates with staff, physicians, and others to enhance effective problem solving.
• Promotes learning environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level