MUSCP - Lead Registered Nurse - West Ashley Multi-Specialty Clinic) - MUSC

Manages comprehensive nursing care for patients in a clinical practice. Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.

Observes, records and reports patient’s physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to

medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient as ordered by the physician regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.

Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patients and other

staff members. Makes age appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs. Uses established outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness of care. Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.

Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate. Posts test and exam results. Communicates Plan of Care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.

Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment and professional development. Fulfills preceptor role according to SCN Policy. Uses formal and informal methods to teach staff. Independently evaluates own practice and goals, initiates discussion with immediate supervisor of own performance. Provides written practice goals for the upcoming year at evaluation time. A monitor progress towards, and provides evidence of goals within established time frame. Provides evidence of contact hour CEU’s or relevant academic courses.

Takes action and coaches others in resolving ongoing problems and clinic issues, develops and

implements recommendations to improve clinic environment. Critically evaluates and develops recommendations for evidence based new and revised standards of nursing care. Effectively manages conflict by confronting the issue or problem and collaborating with others to explore and implement acceptable solutions.

Demonstrates and coaches subordinate staff in fiscal accountability during daily clinical practice, while providing quality care. Reviews and analyzes current nursing literature as a basis for improving practice while participating in Performance Improvement activities.