Community Health Registered Nurse

Location Wayne County Healthy Communities, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 33640 Michigan Ave. Wayne, MI 48184 Position Summary The Community Health Nurse will play a vital role in advancing the mission of Wayne County Healthy Communities by delivering culturally competent, patient‑centered nursing care in both clinical and community‑based settings. This position will oversee Medical Assistants (MAs), support workflow optimization, and provide direct patient care, chronic disease management, preventive health education, and care coordination. The nurse will also partner with Community Health Workers and other team members to improve health outcomes and address social determinants of health for underserved populations. Responsibilities Clinical Care & Patient Education: Provide health assessments, screenings, immunizations, basic clinical services; support chronic disease management including education and care coordination; deliver individual and group health education sessions. Oversight of Medical Assistants: Supervise daily MA workflows; provide training, coaching, competency checks; monitor adherence to protocols, infection control, documentation standards; serve as resource and escalation point; oversee clinic setup and troubleshoot issues. Care Coordination & Outreach: Collaborate with providers, CHWs, social service partners to connect patients; assist in follow‑up of referrals and care plans; participate in outreach events, home visits, and community initiatives. Quality & Compliance: Input and validate results; flag abnormal results; ensure staff compliance with FQHC, AAAHC, HRSA standards; monitor and track health outcomes, satisfaction, program impact. Team Collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary staff; lead nursing/MA huddles; participate in case conferences and QI initiatives; mentor CHWs, students, interns. Community Engagement: Support Neighborhood Wellness Center initiatives such as health fairs and workshops; build relationships with local partners, schools, faith‑based organizations, and community leaders. Travel & Flexibility: Demonstrate flexibility by traveling between clinic sites and attending required training. Skills: Patient assessment, communication, flexibility, physical stamina, interpersonal skills, integrity, attention to detail, independence, leadership, delegation. Qualifications Compassionate toward patients. Strong leadership, verbal, written, and decision‑making skills. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Education and Experience Bachelor’s in Nursing required (Master’s preferred). RN license to practice in Michigan required. Clinical experience preferred (clinic, acute care, or triage). New graduates with interest in community health encouraged to apply. Compensation and Benefits Salary: $36.05 per hour. Employment Type: Part‑Time. Classification: Non‑Exempt. Employment Requirements Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. EEO Statement SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department. SEMHA positions are grant funded and are contingent upon continued support of funding throughout the duration of the assignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA)