Provides supervision to nursing personnel to include directing, planning, implementing, evaluating, teaching, inspecting and delegating nursing care in a clinical specialty, facility or designated program area.
This class is intended for use in a non-institutional setting. Employees in this class supervise work in outpatient settings such as county health departments, clinics, schools, homes and other community settings. Some employees may also manage regional or statewide healthcare programs.
Serves as team lead to facilitate required healthcare facility surveys. Performs comprehensive certification surveys of healthcare facilities for compliance with federal, state and other applicable laws and regulations including annual recertification, complaint investigations, initial, revisit and validation surveys. Interviews healthcare personnel, patients and family members to obtain facts and seek clarification. Identifies proficient/deficient practice in healthcare facilities and documents survey findings. Develops and enforces standards for the care and treatment of patients in healthcare facilities. Prepares and reviews records and reports. Coordinates screening and provision of healthcare services to qualifying clients. Oversees processing of documentation associated with enrollment and re-evaluation for the provision of authorized healthcare services. Develops and maintains policies related to screening and provision of healthcare services. Ensures healthcare programs operate in compliance with state and federal regulations. Provides professional guidance and education to program personnel, clients, families and the community to promote wellness. Plans and coordinates nursing activities. Schedules nursing coverage for a designated service area. Conducts and participates in training programs. Evaluates the performance of nursing personnel. Counsels, guides, and supervises staff. Coordinates nursing quality assurance activities. Facilitates continuing education. Assists in orientation, training and precepting of new staff. Keeps abreast of changes in regulations, interpretive guidelines and standards of practice.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and techniques of nursing. Knowledge of teaching methods applicable to nursing. Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing administration. Knowledge of certification requirements and standards for healthcare facilities. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize, supervise, direct and evaluate the work of other employees. Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients, clients, families and healthcare personnel. Ability to follow detailed instructions of a technical and professional nature. Ability to provide and supervise nursing care in routine settings and programs as well as in special emergency scenarios as needed by the agency.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Some positions require Basic Life Support Certification. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.