Under limited supervision provides supervision to nursing personnel to include managing, directing, planning, developing, implementing, teaching, and evaluating nursing care programs and policies in a clinical specialty, facility, or designated programmatic area.
This class is intended for use in a non-institutional setting. Employees in this class manage work in outpatient settings such as county health departments, clinics, schools, homes and other community settings. Some employees may also lead and manage regional or statewide healthcare programs.
Develops and implements plans for the organization, direction and supervision of a specified nursing program. Provides clinical leadership in a program area to agency staff, private healthcare providers and the public. 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. Plans, develops, and initiates policies and procedures for healthcare services. Evaluates performance of staff. Assesses learning needs of staff to identify educational and orientation requirements. Plans and coordinates nursing staff development programs in response to healthcare trends, training objectives and organizational goals. Analyzes current statistical data and identifies items for further study in order to increase client benefits.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and techniques of nursing. Knowledge of standards required for certification of healthcare facilities. Knowledge of teaching methods applicable to nursing. Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing administration. Knowledge of current trends in continuing quality improvement. Knowledge of planning and budgeting methods. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize, supervise, direct and evaluate the work of other employees. Ability to budget for supplies, personnel and equipment for a specific program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to lead continuous quality improvement efforts. Ability to coordinate and provide 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.