Provides supervision to nursing personnel to include directing, planning, implementing, evaluating, teaching, inspecting and delegating nursing care in a clinical specialty, facility or designated area.
Performs ongoing nursing assessments and formulates plan of care for each patient. Provides professional guidance and education to program personnel, clients, families and the community to promote wellness. Surveys, inspects and evaluates nursing, dietary and pharmacy services of medical and health care facilities prior to acceptance for certification in federal programs. Develops and enforces standards for the care and treatment of patients in health care facilities. Initiates and supervises studies to determine the validity of existing nursing methods and procedures. Performs budgetary planning for nursing equipment and supplies. Counsels, guides and supervises nursing instructors. Develops course outlines and prepares class schedules. Schedules nursing coverage for a designated unit. Plans and coordinates nursing activities; evaluates the performance of nursing personnel. Supervises the preparation and administration of medications and treatments. Conducts and participates in training programs. Prepares and reviews records and reports. Monitors the condition of patients and nursing care being rendered. Coordinates nursing quality assurance activities.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and techniques of nursing. Knowledge of teaching methods applicable to nursing. Knowledge of principles and practices of hospital nursing administration. Knowledge of certification requirements and standards for hospitals and other health care facilities. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to plan, organize, supervise, direct and evaluate the work of other employees. Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients. Ability to follow detailed instructions of a technical and professional nature. Ability to develop and implement therapeutic nursing programs.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA).
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.