Class Code:
EA30
General Nature of Work

Provides leadership and direction to professional and paraprofessional nursing personnel in direct patient care, patient and student education and counseling, coordination of services for patients and their families and patient needs assessment.

Guidelines for Class Use/Distinguishing Characteristics

This class is intended for use at the expert and lead-worker levels in hospitals, public health clinics, homes or other community settings.

Examples of Work

Assesses the nursing needs of patients and their families. Develops, coordinates and implements nursing care plans with patients, families and health care providers. Maintains patient records and prepares reports. Supervises and/or performs medication administration and monitoring. Participates in quality assurance activities. Supervises and instructs paraprofessional nursing personnel in the care of patients and the maintenance of their areas. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing services in a specialized area. Plans programs, makes policies and develops standards and procedures in relation to nursing in a specialized area. Consults with members of the health care team. Performs outreach activities to provide services. Monitors unit staffing levels to minimize costs and resource usage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the techniques and practices of the nursing profession. Knowledge of administrative methods and procedures. Knowledge of medical and nursing terminology. Ability to prepare educational and training materials for nursing care programs. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Ability to instruct, supervise and direct the work of paraprofessional staff. Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

Special Requirements

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Some positions require a valid driver's license. Also, some positions require certification in Basic Life Support and/or Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.

Fed Category:
E2
Band:
07
Salary:
Minimum:
$56,210.00
Midpoint:
$80,105.00
Maximum:
$104,000.00
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