Clinic Lead Nurse

Overview

The Clinic Lead Nurse I reports to the Manager. Under general supervision, the Clinic Lead Nurse I provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the 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 I works in coordination with the 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 I supports clinical staffing in areas of responsibility while providing leadership presence and staff support up to 25% of the time.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000680 CHS - Specialty Centers 2nd - Children s Ambulatory Center (Offsite)

Hourly, Salary

Health-29

40

Not specified

Minimum Education and Requirements for RN Clinic Lead I: Associate Degree of Nursing and a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse are required. Previously ambulatory experience preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.

Refer to policy A141 for more details. 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: Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous); sitting (continuous); walking (continuous); climb stairs (infrequent); work indoors (continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent); work from elevated areas (frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (frequent); kneeling positions (infrequent); bend at the waist (continuous); twist at the waist (frequent); squat and perform job functions (frequent); pinching (frequent); gross motor movements with fingers and hands (continuous);

firm grasping with fingers and hands (continuous); fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous); reach overhead (frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous); fully use both legs (continuous); use lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent); reach in all directions (continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (infrequent);

lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent). Examples include transfers and pushing/pulling requirements described in the original text. Vision, color discrimination, depth perception, peripheral vision, hearing, and tactile sensory functions must be maintained. Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex-safe environment. Selected positions may require respirator qualification.

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