Medical Nurse

General Statement of Duties: To assist the clinical staff and Doctors’ in the medical care of the residents.  Act as a liaison between staff and Doctors. Uphold standards of nursing practice and the standards of The Joint Commission.

Responsibilities and Duties:  

• Note and process orders from Doctors
• Document medication changes in charts and medication book
• Fax medication changes to pharmacy
• Review lab results, medical reports and facilitate follow up as indicated
• Act as primary contact with pharmacy, lab, physicians and other medical professionals
• Give injections (on call), draw blood, get urine samples, monitor weights and assess blood pressures on a regular basis
• Document in the medical record as necessary
• Complete nursing assessments 
• Attend to medical needs of residents as needed
• Consult and assist in managing complex medical illnesses
• Complete at least 24 hours per year of formalized professional development and training annually
• Participates in on call rotation offering support and health care direction to employees after hours on 

Qualifications:

• A current/valid Michigan Nursing License
• Ability to communicate (oral & written) effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the residents
• Capable of handling emergency situations
• Certification in CPR and First Aid

Benefits:

• 12-hour shifts
• Meals served on-site
• Residential psychiatric setting serving independent individuals