Lead Clinic Registered Nurse - HCOHW

Lead Clinic Registered Nurse - HCOHW

Conway, South Carolina

The Clinic Lead Nurse reports to the Office Manager and, under general supervision, provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to employees, dependents, and retirees served by the Horry County Employee Health & Wellness Center. Utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process, the Clinic Lead Nurse II delivers safe, effective, and evidence-based care while collaborating with providers, clinical staff, occupational health personnel, and other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired patient outcomes.

This position plays a key role in supporting employer-sponsored health initiatives, workforce wellness programs, occupational health services, employee onboarding activities, and community partnerships that advance the health and well-being of the Horry County workforce.

Some responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a leadership presence within the clinic and provides support, guidance, and mentorship to nursing and clinical support staff.
• Functions as a clinical resource for staff regarding nursing practice, patient care standards, occupational health protocols, and clinic workflows.
• Collaborates with providers, the Office Manager, and operational leadership to identify and implement workflow improvements that enhance patient access, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Coordinates daily staffing assignments and clinical workflows as delegated by the Office Manager to ensure operational needs are met.
• Provides patient care, insuring prompt response to patient in basket messages, coordinating follow-up cares and ensuring prompt referrals for patient population.
• Promotes a culture of teamwork, accountability, service excellence, and patient-centered care.
• Provides direct nursing care utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based practice standards.
• Performs nursing assessments, patient triage, medication reconciliation, and clinical documentation.
• Coordinates referrals to specialty care, diagnostic services, physical therapy, behavioral health, occupational medicine, and ancillary services.
• Manages referral tracking processes to ensure patients receive timely access to recommended care and follow-up.
• Supports occupational medicine programs and workplace health initiatives for county employees.
• Assists with pre-employment evaluations, annual occupational surveillance examinations, return-to-work evaluations, and fitness-for-duty assessments.
• Performs audiometric testing, hearing conservation screenings, spirometry testing, vision screening, and other occupational health assessments as required.
• Ensures compliance with MUSC Health policies and procedures, HIPAA requirements, OSHA standards, CLIA regulations, infection prevention guidelines, and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, chart audits, patient safety activities, and performance monitoring programs.
• Promotes a culture of exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.
• Addresses patient concerns and service recovery opportunities in a timely and professional manner.
• Supports employee wellness initiatives, health education programs, and preventive health activities.

Minimum Training and Education

Associate Degree in Nursing and a minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Previous ambulatory care experience preferred. Experience in primary care, employee health, occupational health, employer-sponsored health clinics, or care coordination strongly preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations

• Current South Carolina licensure as a Registered Nurse or compact state licensure required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA-recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS certification if required by clinic operations.
• Obtain DOT/BAT certification within six months and OHN certification within one year are required.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options