Under limited supervision provides statewide leadership and expertise in nursing practice and supervision to nursing personnel to include managing, directing, planning, developing, implementing, teaching and evaluating nursing care programs and policies in a designated field.
This class is intended for use in a non-institutional setting. Employees in this class lead and manage statewide nursing or healthcare programs.
Provides nursing leadership to agency healthcare staff and private providers statewide. Provides consultation and staff development for internal and external partners. Presents accurate programmatic scientific and clinical information for professional and lay audiences. Develops and revises statewide policies, procedures and educational materials based on best practice. Evaluates the effectiveness of services based upon program objectives and determines ways to improve healthcare delivery. Provides strategic direction for improving health outcomes. Plans, develops and initiates policies and procedures for healthcare services. Represents the agency in communities across the state and at state and national meetings and conferences. Monitors the potential impact of federal and state legislation and proposed regulations on healthcare. Ensures compliance with standards of professional associations, licensure boards, and accrediting agencies. Develops and provides oversight for a quality assurance/continuous quality improvement program for nursing practice within the agency. Participates in professional development activities and provides for the professional development of staff. Remains up to date on current standards, topics, and available resources in the field of nursing.
Knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practice. Knowledge of the theory and tools of continuing quality improvement. Knowledge of adult education principles. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of groups and individuals. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to manage fiscal and human resources. Ability to assist in planning, data analysis and survey/research design. Ability to develop and evaluate programs to improve health outcomes or delivery of healthcare services. Ability to critically analyze literature or evidence to establish and update standards of care and best practices.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require Basic Life Support Certification. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license.
A master's degree in nursing and supervisory or management experience in a nursing setting.