RN-FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER

Job ID: 45505
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the daily nursing activities in the office.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• 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.
• 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 Manager
• Maintains professional and practice standards by participating in in-service meetings and other educational opportunities including committee involvement.
• Maintains a safe working environment
• Performs other duties as assigned by the ADM/Practice Supervisor/Manager

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Current MI License to practice as a Registered Nurse BLS within 60 days of hire.

Work Experience

Specialty clinics may require one year of experience (FM Residencies are considered specialty clinics and will require experience)

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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 physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns, and educational level Requires visual and auditory acuity necessary to monitor patients condition and operate office equipment Ability to work in an EMR environment Experience with EMR preferred

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.

Job Family
Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership Requirements: