Registered Staff Nurse RN

Registered Staff Nurse RN

Wellness Center - Inkster, MI 48141; Western Wayne Lincoln Park - Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Overview

Category Health Care

Description

Purpose: The Registered Nurse, in coordination with the provider(s), functions as a direct resource for patients coordinating services with other medical facilities and Hospitals for complete care.

PART I: ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION AND DUTIES

• Functions are primary partner with Provider providing direct care to patients.
• Coordinates education and service delivery to patients internally.
• In conjunction with the LPN, functions as a lead worker providing oversight for medical service delivery by Medical Assistants at Center.
• Based on assessment, provide the patient appropriate direct care and education.
• Refers to or consults with other health providers or resources based on assessment in order to prevent or resolve problems or concerns.
• Works with the Quality Coordinator auditing and monitoring meaningful uses measures, HEDIS performance and other quality issues.
• Follows universal precautions.
• Establishes an interpersonal relationship with individuals or families intended to increase or enhance their capacity for self-caring and coping.
• Seeks information and generates optional solutions to perceived problems or issues through interactive problem solving with individuals.
• Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate teamwork, improve patient care processes and outcomes, and maintain an orderly work environment with efficient clinic flow.
• Responds to crisis situations according to policy.
• Demonstrates communication skills that are clear, effective, facilitate patient care and team functioning, and is respectful of differences.
• Supports compliance and Principles of Responsibility, maintains confidentiality, and protects organizational assets.
• Exhibits ethics and integrity and adheres to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, memorandums of agreements, policies and procedures; reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance.
• Assists in the selection, training, and orientation of Medical Assistants.
• Performs assessments of completeness of care; work cooperatively with providers and health staff to ensure completeness of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PART II: CLINIC WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Relations:
• Treats guests, patients, physicians, and other employees with care, courtesy, and respect.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to customer request.
• Looks for and suggests ways to better meet customer needs.
• Answers clinic communications systems promptly and with courtesy and respect.
• Teamwork:
• Works cooperatively within own department and other areas.
• Willingly accepts additional responsibility tries to make others job easier.
• Responds quickly to request for assistance.
• Required to work closely with patients and associates.
• Interacts with other departments on problem issues.
• Accepts feedback from patients, visitors, clinic employees, physicians and general public.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Continuously looks for and suggests ways to improve.
• Effectively completes assignment to achieve the greatest benefits at acceptable cost.
• Implements improvements as appropriate.
• Demonstrates interest in own growth and development by:
• Periodically evaluating own performance.
• Demonstrating an awareness of personal abilities and limitations.
• Independently seeking means to make improvements.
• Attending and participating in in-services and continuing education programs
• Attending departmental meetings.
• Communications:
• Keeps appropriate people informed.
• Speaks and writes clearly, concisely, and appropriately for need.
• Listens carefully.
• Communicates tactfully.
• Understands that all confidentiality and privacy considerations are respected and fostered at work and off duty.
• Self Management:
• Presents a positive image of Western Wayne Family Health Center at all times.
• Carries out assignments with little need for direction.
• Timeliness.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.
• Works weekends and shifts when necessary.

Qualifications

PART III: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

• Current license as a Registered Nurse required
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.

PART IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices
• Knowledge of current nursing technology and methods
• Skill in the application of nursing techniques
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of nursing care and to recommend changes to nursing care programs and methods
• Ability to administer medications and implement treatment plans
• Ability to instruct others on promotion of health and prevention of disease
• Ability to provide nursing care direction to medical assistants
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations
• Skilled with working in a complex work environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain organizationally appropriate relationships
• Knowledge of organization policies and procedures.
• Skilled in exercising initiative, appropriate judgment, problem-solving and decision making.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with program participants