MUSCP - Clinic Lead Nurse II - West Ashley

Job Description Summary Responsible for providing quality nursing care while maintaining accountability for the coordination of patient care. Provide leadership to the clinical staff while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and assuming responsibility for professional development individually and to the staff. Job Description The Clinic Lead Nurse II reports to the Manager. Under general supervision, the Clinic Lead Nurse II provides individualized, goal‑directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. The Clinic Lead Nurse II works in coordination with nursing leadership. This position ensures the achievement of optimal evidence‑based patient care and department goals through efficient daily operations and compliance with established rules, regulations and guidelines. The Clinic Lead Nurse II assists with providing leadership and team support, along with clinical staffing no more than 25% of the time, as needed. Minimum Training and Education Bachelor of Nursing degree and a minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse required. Previous ambulatory experience preferred. Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations 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. ACLS if required by clinic. Physical Requirements Continuously required to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex‑safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (±) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. E‑Verify Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here: #J-18808-Ljbffr