Clinical Staff Leader- MICU

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Clinical Staff Leader provides individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients and families at the competent level, using the nursing process and working with other healthcare team members to achieve desired outcomes. The position is in the Medical ICU (MICU) at the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA).

The role provides and coordinates patient- and family-centered care, directs and leads assigned team members, and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards and MUSC policies. Care addresses patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs, and includes assessment, nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, care planning, interventions, coordination, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation.

The Clinical Staff Leader helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, healing environment; participates in the professional practice model and shared governance; supports a healthy work environment and professional development; and applies care-management principles to coordinate efficient patient care. The role identifies clinical priorities and takes action to improve patient outcomes while demonstrating accountability, critical thinking, effective teamwork, and professional leadership.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Ability to perform the physical and mental functions described in the posting, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying specified weights, working in stressful situations, and working rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and implement interventions, coordinate care, provide health teaching and promotion, and evaluate goals and interventions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, including protecting patient privacy and behaving respectfully and professionally.
• Participate in the professional practice model and shared governance, adhere to standards of care, and participate in peer review and professional development.
• Coordinate effective and efficient delivery of patient care services using care-management principles.
• Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
• Promote a healthy work environment and take responsibility for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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