Nurse Manager 3 West

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager of the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical and administrative operations of the unit. This includes leadership of nursing staff, coordination of patient care, maintaining quality and safety standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a positive patient and staff experience. The Nurse Manager plays a critical role in staff development, fiscal management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The Nurse Manager will lead and manage the operations of the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with complex medical and telemetry needs. The role requires clinical expertise, leadership, fiscal acumen, and the ability to foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The Nurse Manager ensures alignment with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient-centered care principles.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing is required.
Current license in the state of South Carolina as a registered nurse.
Three (3) years’ experience in a clinical specialty required.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required (for Nurse Manager II).
Three (3) years’ experience in a clinical specialty required (for Nurse Manager II).
One year of supervisory/ leadership experience (preferred for both Nurse Manager I and II, but listed under requirements for Nurse Manager II).
Certification in a clinical specialty (preferred for both Nurse Manager I and II, but listed under requirements for Nurse Manager II).
Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred (for Nurse Manager I).
BSN completion within 2 years of hire is strongly encouraged (for any staff with ADN).
One year of supervisory/ leadership experience preferred (for Nurse Manager I).
Certification in a clinical specialty preferred (for Nurse Manager I).

Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily clinical and administrative operations of the unit.
Leadership of nursing staff.
Coordination of patient care.
Maintaining quality and safety standards.
Ensuring regulatory compliance.
Promoting a positive patient and staff experience.
Staff development.
Fiscal management.
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with complex medical and telemetry needs.
Ensuring alignment with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient-centered care principles.