SMG-REGISTERED NURSE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Job Opportunity

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: Responsible for the daily nursing activities in the office.

Essential Duties:

• 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

Job Requirements

General 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.

Work Experience:

• Specialty clinics may require one year of ambulatory specialty experience

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program
• Current MI License to practice as a Registered Nurse

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• 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

This position is for SMG-GYN/ONC Clinic.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.