JOB SUMMARY: As senior clinician on-site, manages acute and chronic care patients through preventive and primary care services in a fixed clinic (Orangeburg), through telehealth, and mobile health unit. Helps educate rural health professionals and supports clinical research.
Performs other duties as assigned.JOB DUTIES: 70% - Essential - Clinical Practice:
Delivers clinical care to patients in a team-based, patient-focused environment, via in-person and telehealth appointments; appropriately documents within the electronic health record for continuity of care and billing purposes; collaborates with nursing and other clinic staff; supports disease prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management; adheres to regulatory and compliance standards; serves as clinical preceptor for undergraduate and graduate students within his/her scope of practice; leadership on quality improvement projects to enhance the patient experience, patient safety and improve clinic efficiencies.
15% - Essential - Sponsored Programs Support:
Leads (when applicable) and assists with the development and implementation of clinical research and sponsored activity proposals; Provides direction for incorporation of research and sponsored activities into clinical workflow at fixed and mobile facilities, including CRH investigator-led and external collaborator activities; Contributes to development of study and sponsored activity protocols to ensure regulatory and reporting requirements are met; oversees majority of clinical support for research activities.
10% - Essential - Quality and Patient Safety:
Identifies quality risks and issues and creates appropriate corrective action plans; integrates quality improvement activities into clinician workflow to enhance patient experience and safety; Works with Quality Manager on accreditation, infection control, and other standards.
5% - Essential - Collaboration:
Assists the practice and CRH by developing and maintaining professional relationships with community partners regionally and across South Carolina and fill gaps in care and health outcomes; participates in community development and public health activities, including advisory boards and other groups as appropriate; serves as liaison with other clinical entities internally and externally to the university. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with clinical experience.
Positions in this classification require licensure as Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Positions may be licensed to practice in the extended role and authorized for prescriptive authority.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDCES) or substantial experience with diabetes and willingness to earn within 12-18 months from hire. SC license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. DEA certification for controlled substances. Valid SC driver's license. Certified in Basic Life Support.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Education - 1st Master's Degree - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level
2+ years of clinical experience as an advanced practice registered nurse.
Work Exp 3+ years overall
Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Advanced education in Diabetes Management.
Emphasis on chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, obesity)
1+ years delivering health care services in rural and under-served areas. Experience in managing chronic disease patients. Use of an electronic health record and other technology in practice. Experience with clinical trials.
RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 20% - Stand for prolonged period
30% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
15% - Walk or move about
15% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
5% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
70% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
60% - Recognize or inspect visually
10% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
10% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
40% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS: 10% - Exposure to heat or cold
5% - Wet or humid
5% - Noise
5% - Overnight Travel
5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hrs: 37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION Band: 09 (expected range: $ 81,388.00 - $ 120,000)
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines .
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL Normal Operations
JOB LOCATION: Orangeburg, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately, but this position will remain open until filled.
MILITARY AND VETERAN: MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email upon submission of your application. CLOSING STATEMENT: Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
