Clinical Coordinator - General Surgery - RN
MUSC Health
Summary
The Nursing Clinical Coordinator is a seasoned nurse, able to assess, create and implement new innovating resources that will meet the needs of care team members. Provides direct line management and leadership for all Medical/Telemetry patient care areas. Ensures proper standards are followed for nursing practice and provides interface between the support services and clinical services. Facilitates care delivery system development and operation, including but not limited to staffing and professional delivery of services. Must be present for twenty percent of staffing needs as they arise.
Job description
Minimum Training and Education
Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing and three years related nursing experience; BSN preferred. Previous Ambulatory Care experience preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. 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.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously; ability to climb stairs, work indoors, work outside in temperature extremes, work from elevated areas, work in confined spaces, kneel, bend, twist, squat, perform pinching operations, perform gross and fine motor activities with fingers and hands, reach overhead, perform repetitive motions, use both legs, reach in all directions, lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted, lift/lower objects 50 lbs, lift from 36 inches to overhead 25 lbs, exert up to 50 lbs of force, maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects, discriminate colors, determine depth perception, maintain peripheral vision, maintain hearing acuity, deal effectively with stressful situations, work rotating shifts, work overtime as required, work in a latex safe environment, maintain tactile sensory functions, and be qualified physically for respirator use as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Three years related nursing experience
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
- BSN preferred
- Previous Ambulatory Care experience preferred
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.