Clinical Practice Nurse Expert I - Adult Inpatient/Mental Health

Job Summary/Purpose

The Clinical Practice Nurse Expert I (CPNE I) reports to the Unit Manager. In collaboration with the Unit Manager, the CPNE I is responsible for clinical practice on their respected unit(s). The CPNE I functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary, unit based team to provide nursing expertise for a defined microsystem. This position assists in developing quality care initiatives to improve patient outcomes and patient safety. This role recognizes practice opportunities and works with the intraprofessional team to help remove barriers and begin to enhance evidenced based practice standards.

About the Role

Job Description Summary 3N is a 30-bed adult psych inpatient unit, located on the third floor of the Northside of the Institute of Psychiatry building. All patient rooms are semi-private & serve adult patients (18 yrs. & over) admitted for acute crisis stabilization for a broad range of mental illness, including major depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and more.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Unit Manager to provide nursing expertise for a defined microsystem.
• Assist in developing quality care initiatives to improve patient outcomes and patient safety.
• Recognize practice opportunities and work with the intraprofessional team to enhance evidenced-based practice standards.

Requirements

• BSN required and completion of MSN or graduate degree in related field acceptable from an accredited college/university within two years.
• Two years of clinical experience in area of expertise required.
• Excellent collaboration and consultation skills required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with quality improvement methodology.
• Advanced certification in a specialized field preferred.

Qualifications

• Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.

Skills

None specified in the job description.

Benefits

None specified in the job description.

Pay

Pay Rate Type: Salary
Pay Grade: Health-29

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Day shift - Six shifts every 2 weeks with half of time spent at bedside

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)