CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR: Ambulatory Care Services (General Surgery Clinic)

University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)•Ann Arbor, MI

40d•$43 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Why Join Michigan Medicine? Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. What Benefits can you Look Forward to? Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits! Hourly range for RSAM Registered Nurses $43.10-$67.03/ hour Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour The benefit package includes: Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting Generous Paid Time Off Allowances Robust Tuition and Certification support programs Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
Educational Requirement: (must meet one of the following): Bachelors degree in Nursing OR Associates degree/diploma in nursing AND a Masters degree in Nursing
Five (5) years of RN experience
Three (3) years of experience (within the last 5 years) of direct inpatient or outpatient care for an adult surgical population
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of ICU experience
Experience with the ordering/management of DME
Current experience managing surgical patients in the outpatient setting
Ambulatory care phone triage
Experience providing patient education
Two (2) or more years of recent (in last 3 years) experience with electronic medical records, specifically EPIC
Computer/typing skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Provide coordinated clinical care to adult patients in the General Surgery practice in Taubman Center.
Provide direct patient care (wound management, pre-operative and post-operative care and education and other common clinic procedures and tests) in a fast paced surgical environment.
Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to patients, families, nursing and medical staff.
Work collaboratively with patients, families, medical staff and nursing in developing and implementing recommendations for the nursing care of patients in outpatient areas.
Provide recommendations of surgical care supplies and equipment as appropriate.
Provide telephone triage, patient teaching, direct patient care, documentation with follow-up and coordination with ancillary services and related departments.
Coordinate clinical efforts with attending physicians, resident and fellows, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and students.
The candidate selected will be involved in developing and implementing standards of care and protocols to improve patient outcomes.
Maintain knowledge of nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
Candidate must be able to perform duties independently, be highly motivated and flexible in order to address the needs of patients and their families.
Candidate should be familiar with internal and external resources for clinical assessment, decision making, care management and participate in departmental quality improvement measures as well as LEAN processes and programs.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Be willing to travel to other Surgery Clinics with the expansion of the department.