Clinical Specialist II - Emergency & Urgent Care

Company: Lexington Medical Center
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

*Clinical Specialist II - Emergency & Urgent Care*

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Department*: Center for Best Practice* *Full-Time - AM Shift - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

Lexington Medical Center is consistently recognized for excellence in healthcare, ranked *#1 in the Columbia metro area* by _U.S. News & World Report_. We are the *first hospital in South Carolina to achieve Magnet with Distinction* status for nursing excellence and the only hospital named one of the *Best Places to Work in South Carolina*.

As a *Clinical Specialist II in ED/Urgent Care*, you'll play a key role in advancing patient care through *education, mentorship, research, and operational leadership*-all within a dynamic, fast-paced environment designed to provide exceptional care.

*Job Summary*

The *Clinical Specialist II* is responsible for developing and maintaining *patient care programs* in their specialty area. This role integrates *clinical expertise, education, consulting, case management, and research* to improve patient outcomes while advancing best practices.

*Key responsibilities include:*
* Monitoring patient care and providing *clinical support* to improve outcomes
* Developing and implementing *nursing care plans* specific to patient needs
* *Guiding and supporting nursing staff* through clinical decision-making
* Functioning as a *facilitator for best practice*, evaluating processes and equipment for *safety, cost-effectiveness, and benefits*
* Collaborating with healthcare teams on *complex clinical situations*
* Providing *one-on-one education* for nursing staff
* Leading quality improvement initiatives through *evidence-based practice and research*

*Minimum Qualifications:*
* *Education:* Bachelor of Science in Nursing
* *Experience:* Minimum *4 years* of acute care nursing experience
* *Required Certifications/Licensure: *Active *RN license issued by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing *Graduation from an accredited *certification program in specialty (must be obtained within six months). *Maintains certification in BLS and other certifications as appropriate such as ACLS and PALS.

*Essential Functions:*

The *Clinical Specialist II* plays a *leadership role* in shaping nursing practice, providing hands-on patient care, mentoring staff, and driving improvements in clinical standards. Key areas include:

*Patient Care & Clinical Excellence*
* Serves as an *expert clinician*, ensuring high-quality patient care and nursing best practices
* Develops and implements *advanced assessment and treatment protocols*
* Provides direction to nursing staff, offering *guidance on complex care* decisions
* Models excellence in nursing by leveraging *critical thinking and problem-solving skills*

*Education & Mentorship*
* Leads *staff education programs* to ensure up-to-date knowledge and best practices
* Provides ongoing *coaching and mentorship* to nursing teams
* Collaborates with medical teams to *facilitate learning and professional development*

*Performance Improvement & Research*
* Identifies *opportunities for process improvements*, enhancing patient outcomes
* Conducts and facilitates *nursing research*, expanding the scientific base of nursing practice
* Leads the *development and revision of policies, procedures, and protocols*
* Monitors patient outcomes and collaborates with *hospital leadership* to drive improvements

*Leadership & Communication*
* Advocates for patients, staff, and the *advancement of nursing excellence*
* Communicates patient care updates effectively to *clinical teams and leadership*
* Serves as a resource for nursing students and new healthcare professionals

*Benefits:*
* *Day One medical, dental, and life insurance*
* *403(b) retirement match (up to 6%)*
* *Employer-paid disability coverage (short-term & long-term)*
* *Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness eligibility*
* *Adoption assistance *and *more!*

Bring your expertise, discover your purpose, and grow your career with *South Carolina's most recognized hospital*. *Join Our Team!*



*About Lexington Medical Center*

Anchored by a *607-bed teaching hospital*, our health system includes *six community medical centers* and employs more than *8,700 healthcare professionals*. Lexington Medical Center features:
* *South Carolina's first HeartCARE Center---, recognized by the American College of Cardiology*
* *An accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center*
* *The largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas*
* *An Alzheimer's care center and nearly 80 physician practices*
* *Postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional*

Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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