Clinic Lead Nurse – Operations & Staff Management

Medical University of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Associates in North Charleston, SC, seeks a Lead Nurse to provide clinical management under the Nurse Manager. The Lead Nurse will supervise clinical staff, assist in annual assessments, and work to ensure quality patient care in collaboration with physicians.

The role emphasizes minimizing overtime, self-scheduling, staffing optimization for acuity and census, and maintaining a positive environment to support staff morale.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree of Nursing and a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse are required.
• Previously Ambulatory experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred; RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 must enroll in BSN program within two years.

Responsibilities

• Lead duties with minimal supervision, exercising judgement and professionalism.
• Provide clinical management under Nurse Manager direction and address staff issues.
• Supervise assigned clinical staff and schedules for day-to-day operations.
• Monitor staffing levels, adjust for acuity and census, and reduce overtime.
• Collaborate on department staffing, round daily, and communicate with Nurse Manager weekly.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Scheduling and staffing

Interprofessional collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

University Medical Associates in North Charleston, SC, seeks a Lead Nurse to provide clinical management under the Nurse Manager. The Lead Nurse will supervise clinical staff, assist in annual assessments, and work to ensure quality patient care in collaboration with physicians.

The role emphasizes minimizing overtime, self-scheduling, staffing optimization for acuity and census, and maintaining a positive environment to support staff morale.