Quality Clinical Coordinator

Responsibilities include utilizing evidence-based practices /guidelines with the goal of preventing healthcare-associated infections and preventing patient harm.  This role collects, analyzes, and reports opportunities for healthcare-associated infections and safety events.  This position evaluates patient care and hospital practices in MUSC inpatient settings to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, hospital policies/procedures and evidence-based practices. This role works collaboratively with other departments to ensure staff, patient and visitor public health safety. This position collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams for implementation of evidence-based guidelines and performance improvement and implements plans, projects and programs to improve clinical outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in nursing and current RN license in the state of South Carolina. Previous acute care clinical experience. Attention to detail and follow up necessary. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with patients, families, hospital staff, physicians, and community resources required. Must be able to work independently.

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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