Summary Step into a leadership role where your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your work directly shapes the future of patient care. At MUSC Health West, we’re not just hiring nurses. We’re empowering clinical leaders who want to make a measurable difference in their teams, their patients, and their profession.
As a Clinical Lead RN, you’ll blend hands on clinical care with meaningful leadership. You’ll guide and support a talented team, help drive evidence based practice, and ensure smooth, efficient daily operations all while continuing to grow your own professional skill set. This is the perfect opportunity for a nurse who loves Orthopedic, Rheumatology, Neurosurgery and/or Procedural patient care but is ready to expand into leadership.
At MUSC Health West, you’ll join a mission driven organization committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. You’ll have access to professional development opportunities, supportive leadership, and a collaborative environment where nurses thrive. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001992 UMA AMB MULT West Campus Multi Specialty CC Pay Rate Type Hourly, Salary Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Lead with purpose — support clinical staff, foster teamwork, and help shape a positive, high‑performing clinic culture Deliver exceptional patient care using evidence‑based nursing practice to the following specialties but no limited to Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Neurosurgery and Procedural Care Coordinate care to ensure safe, seamless, patient‑centered experiences. Collaborate closely with nursing leadership to meet departmental goals Support daily clinic operations and ensure compliance with standards, policies, and regulations Provide clinical staffing support up to 25% of the time Additional
Minimum Training and
Associate's Degree of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
Refer to policy A141 for more details.
Minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a registered nurse required. Previous Ambulatory experience preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : 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. ACLS if required by clinic. Physical
Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
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