Job Summary
Coordinates orientation, training and competency validation of unit staff. Provides ongoing leadership, support and guidance to all nursing staff. Presents a positive image and attitude to staff, patients and visitors. Utilizes the nursing process to promote and restore patient’s health status; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support to patients, family members and significant others; and supervises assigned team members. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching and the provision of care, supportive and restorative care and / or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the organization, American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions / statues set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education : Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Minimum Years of Experience : 2 Years of experience in areas of specialty within the past 5 years.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional) : Consideration will be given to candidates with an ADN or Diploma nursing degree who are presently enrolled in a RN to BS in Nursing or RN to MS in nursing program with the expectation that the degree be completed within 12 months of hire / promotion into the Clinical Mentor role.
Required Certifications / Licensure : Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina;
National nursing certification in specialty at time of hire / promotion or must be obtained within 6 months of hire / promotion into role.
- Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education / certification for various nursing specialties
Required Training : None.
Essential Functions
PATIENT CARE AND SUPPORT
Establishes positive rapport with patient and family.Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; provides education to patient, and family in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills, etc. and provides them ample opportunity to ask questions.Serves as patient / family advocate.Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting accurately and timely; communicating actions, irregularities, and on-going needs.Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems.Identifies, synthesizes and interprets sources of data using reasonable clinical judgement to respond to dynamic situations in a timely and effective manner.Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.Uses ethical decision making processes and advocates for acceptable patient outcomes.L&D Only : A nurse must have documented competency and completion of department orientation to complete a medical screening exam (EMTALA). Nurses will have 3 consecutive medical screenings reviewed and signed off by their preceptor prior to independently completing screenings.CLINICAL WORK QUALITY
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.Participates in process / performance improvement activities and initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and / or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.Documents all patient care activities accurately and timely.Provides safe, appropriate, quality of care and support to patients and family members.Holds team members accountable for standards of care, policy and procedures, bedside reporting, etc.Serves as a teacher, coach and mentor to staff.Contributes to the development and revision of unit standards.Efficient conflict resolution and problem solving skillsServes as staff leader related to process / performance improvement activities / initiatives.Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.Supports shared governance activities by serving on a unit or hospital based committee.Positive rapport with health care team and demonstrates strong collaboration skills.Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborates with instructors from affiliating agencies to assure continuity of patient care as well as positive learning experiences for students.Monitors performance of new staff and provides feedback to orientee and appropriate manager.Assists the Nurse Manager with onboarding of new hires, and facilitates the orientation process.Identifies unit specific educational and competency needs of staff.Plans and coordinates teaching methods and content to achieve desired outcomes; provides continuing education on the unit, (i.e. posters, classes, lectures, newsletters, in-services, etc.)Coordinates and assists with training and implementation of new equipment, policies, procedures, and protocols.Provides feedback and insight regarding unit operations and employee performance to the Nurse Manager.Serves as a resource and role model to all members of the patient care team for patient care and professionalism.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.Appropriately utilizes all nursing supplies and equipment.Demonstrates effective teamwork skills and maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.Promptly responds to all communication devices in order to meet patient needs.e. Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies.PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Meets or exceeds all LMC requirements for attendance and service expectations.Maintains required certifications.Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes.Complies with all annual employee health requirements.Earns a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually within specialty.Performs all other duties as assigned.We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families :
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefitsHealth care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salaryEmployee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salaryAdoption assistanceLHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employmentTuition reimbursementStudent loan forgiveness
