Registered Staff Nurse

WESTERN WAYNE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS•Inkster, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse coordinates with providers and serves as a direct resource for patients, coordinating services with other medical facilities and hospitals to support complete care. The nurse provides direct patient care and education based on assessments, coordinates internal education and service delivery, and works with providers and health staff to ensure care is complete. In conjunction with the LPN, the nurse provides oversight for Medical Assistants’ medical service delivery and assists with their selection, training, and orientation. The position also includes referrals and consultations with other health providers or resources, participation in quality monitoring and multidisciplinary teamwork, and responding to crises according to policy. The nurse is expected to support patient and customer relations, confidentiality, compliance, effective communication, continuous improvement, and an orderly, efficient clinic environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices.
Knowledge of current nursing technology and methods.
Skill in applying nursing techniques.
Ability to assess the effectiveness of nursing care and recommend changes to care programs and methods.
Ability to administer medications and implement treatment plans.
Ability to instruct others in health promotion and disease prevention.
Ability to direct nursing care provided by Medical Assistants.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare work-related reports and correspondence.
Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
Ability to work in a complex work environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate organizational relationships.
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
Initiative, appropriate judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with program participants.

Responsibilities

Partner with providers to provide direct care to patients.
Coordinate patient education and internal service delivery.
With the LPN, provide oversight of Medical Assistants’ medical service delivery.
Assess patients and provide appropriate direct care and education.
Refer patients to or consult with other health providers and resources based on assessments.
Work with the Quality Coordinator to audit and monitor meaningful use measures, HEDIS performance, and other quality issues.
Follow universal precautions.
Build relationships with individuals and families to support self-care and coping.
Use interactive problem-solving with individuals to identify information and possible solutions to concerns.
Participate in a multidisciplinary team to improve teamwork, patient care processes and outcomes, and clinic flow.
Respond to crisis situations according to policy.
Communicate clearly and respectfully to facilitate patient care and team functioning.
Support compliance, maintain confidentiality, protect organizational assets, and report or resolve non-compliance issues.
Assist with selecting, training, and orienting Medical Assistants.
Assess completeness of care and work cooperatively with providers and health staff to ensure it.
Treat patients, guests, physicians, coworkers, and others with care, courtesy, and respect; respond promptly to requests and clinic communications.
Work cooperatively across departments, assist others, accept feedback, and take on additional responsibility as needed.
Identify and implement appropriate improvements; evaluate personal performance and pursue professional growth.
Attend and participate in in-services, continuing education programs, and departmental meetings.
Keep appropriate people informed; communicate clearly, listen carefully, and communicate tactfully.
Carry out assignments with little direction, be punctual, and provide appropriate notification of absence or tardiness.
Work weekends and shifts when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.