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Nursing Jobs in Irmo, SC

Registered Nurse (RN) After Hours - Weekends

Overview Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them? We are looking for registered nurses who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As a registered nurse on our team, you’ll evaluate patients and create care plans, all while communicating with everyone involved — the patient, the patient’s family, and the care team. You’ll serve as the driver of our care team to ensure every patient receives quality care. And just like all of our team members, our RNs have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement. We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team! Tuition Reimbursement Immediate Access to Paid Time Off Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility Matching 401K Annual Merit Increases Years of Service Award Bonuses Financial and Legal Assistance Program Mental Health and Counseling Programs Dental and Orthodontic Coverage Vision Insurance Health Care with Low Premiums $500 Matching Health Savings Account Short-term and Long-term Disability Access to Virtual Health & Wellness Fertility Assistance Program Our Company Mission Our mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. About Agape Care Group As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers — Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Essential Functions #nsacg Qualifications A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state license as a registered nurse Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience in a clinical care setting (hospice experience preferred) Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively. We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team. *Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Outpatient

1 week ago

Nurse Navigator

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

Lex Ortho & Sports MedicinePRNAM ShiftPRN 730-430 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship. Job Summary The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the operational functions of a specific navigation program. Using clinical, administrative, research and educational standards, the Nurse Navigator facilitates the coordination of care for patients through the continuum based on their diagnosis or procedure which may include but is not limited to ensuring follow up with physician offices, scheduling of necessary diagnostic procedures providing education and emotional support throughout the path of care or designated timeframe. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the Lexington County Health District, American Nurses Association standards and in accordance with the provisions set forth by the SC Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years in Area of Interest. Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): In lieu of a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN), will consider those with Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) with an additional 2 years of experience in Area of Interest Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN license to practice in the state of S.C.; Certification in CPR. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Works in a cooperative manner, which fosters relations between employees and patients, patients’ families, visitors, fellow employees, and the medical staff. Accepts the chain of command, supervision, and constructive criticism. Exhibits commitment and pride through personal example by positively speaking about LMC, the department, employees and guests. Contributes to teamwork and creates harmonious, effective and positive working relationships with others. Respects, understands, and responds with sensitivity to employees and guests by treating others as one would wish to be treated. Resolves conflicts and problems-solves by remaining calm when confronted, attempting to identify solutions or referring person to appropriate authority and attempting to deliver more than is expected. Exhibits telephone courtesy by: a. Answering promptly with name and department. b. Speaking with pleasant tone while focusing on caller. c. Transferring calls correctly and promptly. d. Attending to calls on hold in a timely manner Maintains confidentiality by: a. Discouraging gossip. b. Using discretion when discussing patient, work, or LMC-related information with others. Utilizes the service recovery process to resolve complaints (GIFT). Coordinates, monitors and role models the delivery of care to specified patients in the outpatient setting by incorporating process improvement initiatives to achieve desired outcomes for patients and their significant others. Receives and triages new referrals to the program. Coordinates the scheduling of outpatient appointments to ensure and smooth and timely flow of care. As indicated by referring physician, performs preliminary telephone assessment of patient to include pertinent history and current chief complaints. Assesses demographic and health status data for potential referrals to Social Services, Nutrition Services, support groups, etc. Acts as a patient advocate Assesses patient’s understanding of their diagnosis and therapeutic options and intervenes or makes referrals as necessary. Assesses patient satisfaction with program framework, processes, and outcomes. Provides assistance to patients by means of ongoing patient education to facilitate optimal understanding of health regimens. Serves as a facilitator for support groups when needed and provides educational offerings. Meets the area and age-specific requirements, appropriate to the designated adult patient population. Contributes to LMC’s arena of excellence by demonstrating behaviors conducive to growth and development within the practice of nursing. Maintains patient confidentiality and respects patient privacy and Patient’s Bill of Rights. Demonstrates knowledge of organizational initiatives and assists in attainment of goals as appropriate. In pursuit of excellence and service, demonstrates desire and effort to be a role model as evidenced by the following: a. Identifies self-development opportunities. b. Earns at least 25 hours of continuing education annually. c. Demonstrates and maintains competence in clinical area. d. Establishes measurable goals. e. Serves as community ambassador and educational speaker on relevant health issues and topics when needed. Evaluates, selects, utilizes, and accounts for material resources with appropriate consideration for patient needs, hospital policies and procedures and budgetary constraints in collaboration with department leader. Evaluates potential outcomes relative to resource utilization in collaboration with department leader. Duties & Responsibilities Identifies and evaluates product needs in collaboration with department leader. Collaborates with physicians and ancillary services regarding coordination of care to facilitate cost effectiveness. Provides input into selection of equipment and materials. Utilizes equipment and resources efficiently. Participates in the identification of appropriate educational programs for patients and staff development and collaborates with appropriate departments to meet these needs. Effectively uses electronic, verbal, non-verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a clear and concise manner to ensure appropriate understanding and response. Serves as a liaison for providers within the program framework. Communicates effectively with other health care team members. Demonstrates timely communication of unexpected patient events/issues to appropriate persons. Keeps physicians and other health care team members informed of program activities. Maintains required records, database, and reports. Participates in regular patient care conferences with patient care team to plan multidisciplinary treatment. Teaches patient and family in an understandable manner, information needed for the patient to be able to manage self-care or family-supported care. Communicates with peers to share knowledge and skills. Communicates using the chain of command when mutual understanding and/or consensus on patient care or operational issues are not achieved. Performance Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve patient care, health care practice, and interaction with healthcare partners; and initiates and/or participates in development of action plans to achieve desired outcomes in collaboration with department leader. Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities within the organization and department. Participates in interdisciplinary monitoring and evaluation of patient care. Serves as a task force member when needed to improve processes. Assesses provider satisfaction with program framework, processes, and outcomes. Demonstrates responsibility for achievement of identified patient outcomes. Identifies opportunities for system improvement that enhance the delivery of patient centered care. Demonstrates competence to provide care for the designated patient population. Meets all requirements as defined by LMC policies. Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes. Completes employee health workup. Meets department attendance requirements. Maintains current RN licensure. 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. Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health 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 salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare Columbia, SC

$15 - $17 / hour

Are you seeking a rewarding career that makes a difference in your community? Do you want to work for a company that makes you feel valued and appreciated? Look no further—SYNERGY HomeCare may have the career opportunity you’ve been looking for. Independently owned and operated, SYNERGY HomeCare is an award-winning agency that provides care to people where they are happiest and most comfortable—in their own homes. Do you: Enjoy serving others? Have a big heart with a lot of love to share? Take charge with a warm smile? If so, you may be a great fit for our full-time caregiver position. As a full-time caregiver, you will bring the highest quality of home care to people of all ages and abilities. Read on to learn more about the SYNERGY HomeCare difference and about how you can be a part of our purpose-driven team. SYNERGY HomeCare offers: Competitive pay ($15-$17/hr) Direct deposit Paid orientation and ongoing training Flexible schedules and matching full-time caregivers with nearby clients Employee recognition programs As a full-time caregiver with SYNERGY HomeCare, you will: Provide attention to clients’ non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts If you would like to join our outstanding team at SYNERGY HomeCare, apply today!

New Grad

Full-time

1 week ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident, Winter 2027, Neuroscience & Stroke

Prisma Health Columbia, SC

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for attending all quality and core curriculum classes, actively participating in professional development workshops and peer support groups, and successfully completing all clinical competencies and validation requirements of the Nurse Residency Program. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Clinical Education Team while refining nursing knowledge and skills. Actively participates in managing clinical situations for which he/she is assigned under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse who oversees all clinical experiences, documentation and procedures in the clinical environment. Adheres to policy and procedure requirements of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Are you a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience? If so, our Nurse Residency Program is designed for you—apply today through this requisition! Cohort Start Date: February 15, 2027 or March 1, 2027 *Must graduate 45 days or more prior to January 1, 2027 Service Line: Adult Multispecialty Services Location: Richland Unit: 10W Neuroscience and Stroke At Prisma Health, we’re committed to helping new graduate nurses build a strong foundation for a successful nursing career. Our Nurse Residency Program blends core clinical training with specialty-specific education, including quality and safety classes, simulation labs, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on learning with clinical mentors, and ongoing professional development. To learn more, visit: https://careers.prismahealth.org/us/en/nurse-residency-program Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to unit standards; identifies patient’s problems/needs and sets priorities; identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results; performs nursing assessment using critical thinking skills under the direct supervision of the licensed RN. Develops a plan of care based on nursing process, and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient/family in developing or revising the plan of care; makes referrals to multidisciplinary support services under the direct supervision of the licensed RN. Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures; provides discharge teaching; identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed RN. Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; makes and records observations related to impending or associated problems; implements nursing measures related to impending or associated problems under the direct supervision of the licensed RN. Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice; recognizes unit problems and takes responsibility for documenting same; demonstrates active participation in QI processes; complies with hospital expectations to meet staffing demands based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; monitors unsafe working conditions; recognizes inappropriate and/or ineffective patient care management, resolves issue/problem and completes written reports; fulfills call for unit as assigned and adjusts staffing for census (volume) and acuity under the direct supervision of the licensed RN. Graduate Nurse completes all clinical skills under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing program approved by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Experience - No previous experience is required. Candidates with greater than 12 months of experience are not eligible. In Lieu Of In lieu of RN licensure upon hire, a temporary license/Graduate Nurse licensure may be accepted upon receipt of diploma, authorization to test and NCLEX testing date. The Graduate Nurse may work in a provisional status with NCLEX testing date provided prior to hire. The Graduate Nurse works directly under the licensure of the clinical preceptor while in the clinical setting and provides care within the scope of the SC Nursing Practice Act provisional status until NCLEX completion with passing score and licensure with SC State Board of Nursing. After Jan 1, 2019, all newly hired RN’s at Prisma Health are required to have an ADN or BSN degree from an accredited institution/program recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education or the S.C. State Board of Nursing. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Licensed to practice as a RN in South Carolina. BLS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and skills necessary to treat patients Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Richland Facility Richland Hospital Department Neuroscience & Stroke Unit Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

1 week ago

Clinical Coordinator RN - 7th Surgical East

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

7th Surgical - East Full Time PM Shift 7pm-7am Sign-On Bonus: 25,000.00 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Provides operational shift oversight, delegates care to staff and facilitates timely patient admission, transfer and discharge. Provides ongoing leadership, support and guidance to all staff and presents a positive image and attitude. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process and collaborates with other healthcare 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 Lexington Medical Center (LMC), 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 those 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 Coordinator role. Required Certifications/Licensure: National nursing certification in specialty at time of hire/promotion or must obtain within 6 months of hire/promotion into role; Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina; **Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for various nursing specialties. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Establishes positive rapport with patient and family. 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. 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 skills. Serves as staff leader related to process/performance improvement activities/initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Duties & Responsibilities 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. Collaborates with instructors from affiliating agencies to assure continuity of patient care as well as positive learning experiences for students. 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. Recognizes and responds appropriately to complex situations. Participates in and provides input for patient care conferences and discharge planning conferences. Coordinates timely patient throughput (admissions, discharges, transfers) and facilitates smooth transitions of care throughout hospitalization. Negotiates for nursing resources to adequately meet the patient care needs. Ensures patient care assignments are based on acuity of patients and skill level of nurse. 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. Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains required certifications. Earns a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually within specialty. 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. 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. 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 benefits Health 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 salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

1 week ago

Clinical Coordinator RN - 8th South CVA Medical

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

8th South CVA Medical Full Time Night Shift 7p-7a Sign-On Bonus: 25,000.00 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Provides operational shift oversight, delegates care to staff and facilitates timely patient admission, transfer and discharge. Provides ongoing leadership, support and guidance to all staff and presents a positive image and attitude. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process and collaborates with other healthcare 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 Lexington Medical Center (LMC), 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 those 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 Coordinator role. Required Certifications/Licensure: National nursing certification in specialty at time of hire/promotion or must obtain within 6 months of hire/promotion into role; Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina; **Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for various nursing specialties. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Establishes positive rapport with patient and family. 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. 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 skills. Serves as staff leader related to process/performance improvement activities/initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Duties & Responsibilities 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. Collaborates with instructors from affiliating agencies to assure continuity of patient care as well as positive learning experiences for students. 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. Recognizes and responds appropriately to complex situations. Participates in and provides input for patient care conferences and discharge planning conferences. Coordinates timely patient throughput (admissions, discharges, transfers) and facilitates smooth transitions of care throughout hospitalization. Negotiates for nursing resources to adequately meet the patient care needs. Ensures patient care assignments are based on acuity of patients and skill level of nurse. 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. Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains required certifications. Earns a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually within specialty. 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. 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. 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 benefits Health 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 salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.