Charleston-AMGSpecialty Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Chief Clinical Officer/Quality Control Nurse (RN). TheAssistant Chief Clinical Officer is a member of the administrative team of ourfacility and as such participates in decision-making, policy determination, andplanning and operations of the hospital. She/he has the responsibility for themanagement of all nursing practices. The Assistant Chief Clinical Officer musthave knowledge of current theoretical approaches to delivering nursing care andstrategies for examining and applying relevant concepts and current leadership,management, and performance improvement concepts and the ability to participatein developing and implementing strategies to address opportunities forimproving nursing care.
The Quality Control Nurse component is a qualifiedindividual with knowledge of CDC guidelines and definitions of healthcareassociated infections (HAIs), federal and state regulations. He/She is responsible for the identification,investigation, reporting, prevention and control of healthcare associatedinfections (HAIs) among patients and personnel. By authority of the Infection Control Committee, she/he may institutecollection of cultures and initiate appropriate isolation precautions. She/He is responsible for assisting within-service programs related to infection prevention and control. Concerning Employee Health, he/she isresponsible for attending to all employee work related injuries andrecommending appropriate action, as well as communicating with the risk managerany trends in the workplace. He/she isalso responsible for pre-employment medical screening tests, as well as annualrecurring screens. Also, he/she servesas a liaison to the worker's compensation carrier for our facility. He/she is responsible for development andimplementation of the hospital's Utilization Review plan. Hospital Quality Control experience is preferred.
Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where youcan make a difference with Charleston-AMGSpecialty Hospital in Mt. Pleasant!Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive packageis offered including competitive pay, direct deposit, medical insurance, dentalinsurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, AD&Dinsurance, vision insurance, multiple voluntary insurance options, paidholidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, optional credit unionmembership, cellular discount options, free uniform scrub after 90 days ofemployment, 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution, and many moreexciting benefits.
Job Requirements- Registered Nurse License in good standing in the state of South Carolina
- CCRN (AACN), CVN (ANCC), or PCCN (AACN) required
- Demonstrated leadership and management ability with a minimum of three to five years experience in nursing administration.
- Quality Control experience preferred.
- Member of the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control and Epidemiology.
- Working knowledge of microbiology, Epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques and current practices.
- Current BLS Certification.
CompanyOverviewCharleston-AMG Specialty Hospital isa Long-Term Acute Carehospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs in Mt.Pleasant, SC.
Whenpatients need more attention, time, and therapy than they can get in atraditional hospital, we provide quality patient care and dedicatedrehabilitation experts for their complex medical conditions over an extendedperiod of time.
Gettingthe right level of care is central to recovery. Still, we also understand thatrecovery is something patients do with friends and family close-by. That's whyour aim is to provide a welcome and healing environment. At Charleston-AMG SpecialtyHospital, our patients and their family members will find free parking, easyhighway access, and open visiting hours, so that loved ones can always visitwith ease.
Our mission is toreturn patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictivemedical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approachthat includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well asfamily involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualizedattention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient toobtain the best possible outcomes. Learn more about the quality carewe provide by visiting our website at: www.amgihm.com .
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