Job Description

This position is available for a $2,500 sign-on bonus!

The Staff Nurse will be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating daily operations and serving as lead for the clinical team. The Staff Nurse will assure that excellent patient/family centered planning, communication and care is provided to each patient. They will use collaboration, coordination, delegation and supervision in working with the health care team to achieve evidence-based care and optimize patient care outcomes. The Staff Nurse will serve as a clinical resource for clinical and clerical staff. The Staff Nurse supports GLBHC sites in providing a team-based approach to care. Participates in activities related to Quality Improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Direct Patient Care Responsibilities:

1. Reviews and modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions in collaboration with other care team members; monitors all aspects of patient care.
2. Triage patients via phone or walk-in.
3. Provides on-going patient and family education on chronic conditions, disease processes and prevention and medication management. Assesses patient knowledge and understanding of disease process and treatments, facilitates follow up care and reviews provider instructions to ensure understanding. Provides health education materials. Educates patients with respect to educational and cultural background.
4. Communicates critical and abnormal test results to patients as advised by provider.
5. Management of Coumadin; perform and address INRs in office.
6. Review of patient self-management tools such as BP logs and A1C logs.

7. Performs standard and specialized diagnostic tests and procedures independently according to nursing protocols or under the direction of a provider and in conjunction with the lab (including IV therapy, venipuncture, immunizations, EKGs, lab testing, medication, nebulizer treatments, visual exams, spirometry and any other testing necessary) when Medical Assistant is unable to or provider requests. Prepares patient for and assists with examinations and treatments when Medical Assistant is unable to or provider requests. Perform clinical assessments to supplement a provider visit, including Medicare Annual Wellness visits, physicals and acute visits.

8. Evaluates medication requests and facilitates prescription refills following the GLBHC medication refill policy; dispenses stock medications under the direction of the provider and according to GLBHC policy.

Patient Chart and Documentation Responsibilities:

9. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions; record patients’ medical information and vital signs in the electronic health record (EHR). Maintains accurate and detailed reports and records. Completes paperwork related to the patient visit.

Nursing & Clinic Team Responsibilities:

10. Assess and identifies high risk patients for referral to Care Management Nurses and/or other care team members as appropriate.

11. Facilitates patient care activities and coordinates flow of patients in the clinical setting.

12. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

13. Assists in the training and supervision of new nursing staff, nursing students and other medical service-related personnel.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education: Graduate form an accredited professional nursing program; BSN preferred.
2. Licensure: Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan. Basic Life Support certification.
3. Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in acute medical/surgical nursing with evidence of excellent clinical, leadership, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. Physical Effort: Medium

GLBHC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and or local laws.