SMG-REGISTERED NURSE

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily nursing activities in the office. Provides care for clients under established protocol or under the direction and/or supervision of a physician. Coordinates care with the individual client, family and other health care providers as necessary. Assists the physician during procedures and monitors the client. Provides post care to patients once procedures are complete. Administers medications, performs diagnostic procedures and treatments. Completes an in-depth history and nursing assessment relative to individual needs. Provides appropriate teaching for clients and their families based on medical/nursing diagnosis and nursing assessment to enhance health promotion, and disease prevention. Documents care, maintains an appropriate and accurate written record of interaction, including chief complaint, symptoms, plan and action. Schedules appropriate lab/diagnostic procedures and provides related teaching. Assists with follow up on abnormal laboratory and diagnostic test results. Provides emotional support and professional guidance to the client and family. Performs phone triage. In conjunction with the Manager and Sparrow Quality Department, develops, implements and monitors quality standards for the practice site(s) per mandated guidelines. Interacts with pharmacists to renew prescriptions and to place orders for newly prescribed drugs. Assumes preceptor role for new Caregivers and/or students in conjunction with Practice Supervisor or Clinical Coordinator. Maintains professional and practice standards by participating in in-service meetings and other educational opportunities including committee involvement. Assists in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies. Maintains a safe working environment.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
Current MI License to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment, including excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, their families, providers and co-workers.
Provides care for patients which is age-specific to meet their physicial and safety needs, psychosocial concerns, and educational level.
Ability to work in an EMR environment.
Requires visual and auditory acuity necessary to monitor patients condition and operate office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Specialty clinics may require one year of ambulatory specialty experience

Responsibilities

Provides care for clients under established protocol or under the direction and/or supervision of a physician.
Coordinates care with the individual client, family and other health care providers as necessary.
Assists the physician during procedures and monitors the client.
Provides post care to patients once procedures are complete.
Administers medications, performs diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Completes an in-depth history and nursing assessment relative to individual needs.
Provides appropriate teaching for clients and their families based on medical/nursing diagnosis and nursing assessment to enhance health promotion, and disease prevention.
Documents care, maintains an appropriate and accurate written record of interaction, including chief complaint, symptoms, plan and action.
Schedules appropriate lab/diagnostic procedures and provides related teaching.
Assists with follow up on abnormal laboratory and diagnostic test results.
Provides emotional support and professional guidance to the client and family.
Performs phone triage.
In conjunction with the Manager and Sparrow Quality Department, develops, implements and monitors quality standards for the practice site(s) per mandated guidelines.
Interacts with pharmacists to renew prescriptions and to place orders for newly prescribed drugs.
Assumes preceptor role for new Caregivers and/or students in conjunction with Practice Supervisor or Clinical Coordinator.
Maintains professional and practice standards by participating in in-service meetings and other educational opportunities including committee involvement.
Assists in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.
Maintains a safe working environment.