Job Opportunity

Job ID: 43347
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:

Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for providing basic nursing services for the care and treatment of patients.

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.

• Prepares patients for examinations. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint. Documents information appropriately.

• Performs laboratory and diagnostic tests.

• Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients.

• Screens and triages phone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel.

• Administers oral and injectable medications. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.

• Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching, as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients, and patient families.

• Maintains practice standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. Assists in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.

• Performs clerical duties as required to maintain an efficient practice flow.

• Inventories, orders and restocks areas as needed. Maintains equipment and environmental safety.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

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 six months experience in the specialty.

Education

• Current MI License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with pateints, 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
• Visual and auditory acuity necessary to monitor patient's condition and operate office equipment

Sparrow Health System 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

Patient Services/Nursing Support

Requirements:

Shift

Match Any

Degree Type / Education Level

High School / GED

Status

Full-time

Facility

Match Any

Experience Level

New Grad