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Medical University of South Carolina

Clinic Lead Nurse- Oncology Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408

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Overview Hollings Cancer Center Clinic is a busy adult Oncology clinic that sees a wide variety of oncology patients. Our clinic team includes RNs, LPNs, CMAs, and administrative assistants who work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality and safety of care for our patients. Each clinic workflow varies but typically includes patient triage, in-clinic procedures, assessments, patient education, medication administration, CVC line care, obtaining EKG, and care coordination. Team members work with providers (physicians, PAs, and NPs) during patient visits and with social workers, pharmacists, and phlebotomists to support care delivery.

Position Details

Entity:

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Cost Center:

CC000464 CHS - Hollings Clinics (Main)

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Grade:

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Job Description Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, no nights or weekends.

The Clinic Lead Nurse reports to the Manager. Under general supervision, the Clinic Lead Nurse 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 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 assists with providing leadership presence and staff support.

Plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a unit. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training clinical staff. Ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patients.

Minimum Education and Requirements Bachelor of Nursing degree and a minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse required. 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.

Additional Job Description Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous) and while walking (Continuous).

Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous) and to climb stairs (Infrequent).

Ability to work indoors (Continuous) and outdoors in temperature extremes (Infrequent).

Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent) and in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent).

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent) and to bend/twist at the waist (Frequent).

Ability to perform gross and fine motor activities, with continuous use of hands and fingers, including pinching, gripping, and manipulation (Continuous).

Ability to reach overhead and perform repetitive motions (Frequent).

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted (Infrequent) and to lift/lower objects from floor to 36 inches (Infrequent).

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force (Frequent).

Vision and hearing requirements as specified (Continuous).

Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required (Frequent).

Ability to work in a latex-safe environment (Continuous).

Additional notes: Selected positions may have specific requirements; fragrance of duties may apply.

EEO and Compliance 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.

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