Register Nurse

* Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.
* With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.#
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* Job Summary:

** The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional telephone and face-to-face nursing care to patients following established Departmental policies and procedures.#
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* Job Description:

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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Perform and document in the electronic medical record patients’ vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations) height, weight, allergies; alert physicians of any abnormalities in vital signs or appearance
* Instruct and/or assist patients in specimen collection, tests and procedures
* Prepare patients for physical examinations
* Assist Physicians with or coordinate patient treatment, procedures and surgeries
* Perform venipunctures, IV therapies and injections according to Physicians’ orders or patient emergencies
* Dispense medications as prescribed by physicians; document medication orders in medevant or electronic medical record
* Document in the medical record complete and accurate summaries of care given, including procedures performed and observations made
* Schedule/coordinate testing, treatments, x-rays, consultations with/referrals to health care providers, inpatient admissions
* Review laboratory/test results; recognize abnormal laboratory/test results and notify physicians
* Contact patients with test/procedure results
* Review Physicians’ discharge instructions and follow-up appointments with patients
* Call in prescriptions/refills to pharmacies for patients as directed by Physicians
* Educate and counsel patients and family members on health conditions, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas
* Check diagnostic laboratory forms and Physicians’ orders on patient’s record for accuracy and completeness
* Maintain clinical areas to ensure the necessary medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals are stocked and available
* Answer telephones, direct/triage patient calls, take messages, relay messages/information to the appropriate personnel; contact patients regarding test results and recommended follow-up
* Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice
** Education,

Licensure/Certification , and Training:
*** Associate Degree in Nursing
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
* Current Michigan Registered Nurse License
* Current BLS Certification
* 1-2 years’ experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred
* Knowledge of nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care
* Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPPA regulations
* Knowledge of Public Health Code and Michigan Nurse Practice Act preferred
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* Skills and Abilities:

*** Knowledge of nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care
* Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPPA regulations
* Knowledge of Public Health Code and Michigan Nurse Practice Act preferred
* Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
* Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)
* Good analytical and judgment skills
* Ability to use computer software programs and systems
* Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data
* Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time
** Safety Requirements:
*** Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures
** Working Conditions/

Schedule:

*** 40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be required

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