Registered Staff Nurse

Job Details

Job Location:

Wellness Center - Inkster, MI 48141

Job Category:
Health Care

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.

• 1. Functions are primary partner with Provider providing direct care to patients.
• 2. Coordinates education and service delivery to patients internally.
• 3. In conjunction with the LPN, functions as a lead worker providing oversight for medical service delivery by Medical Assistants at Center.
• 4. Based on assessment, provide the patient appropriate direct care and education.
• 5. Refers to or consults with other health providers or resources based on assessment in order to prevent or resolve problems or concerns.
• 6. Works with the Quality Coordinator auditing and monitoring meaningful uses measures, HEDIS performance and other quality issues.
• 7. Follows universal precautions.
• 8. Establishes an interpersonal relationship with individuals or families intended to increase or enhance their capacity for self‑caring and coping.
• 9. Seeks information and generates optional solutions to perceived problems or issues through interactive problem solving with individuals.
• 10. 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.
• 11. Responds to crisis situations according to policy.
• 12. Demonstrates communication skills that are clear, effective, facilitate patient care and team functioning, and is respectful of differences.
• 13. Supports compliance and Principles of Responsibility, maintains confidentiality, and protects organizational assets.
• 14. 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.
• 15. Assists in the selection, training, and orientation of Medical Assistants.
• 16. Performs assessments of completeness of care; work cooperatively with providers and health staff to ensure completeness of care.
• 17. Performs other duties as assigned.

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