Registered Nurse (RN), Internal Medicine Clinic

About the role

Your Experience Matters UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinic RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• Maintains thorough and accurate patient records.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Makes rounds to assess patient needs and progress.
• Makes referrals to specialists as needed.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Delegates patient care activities to appropriately qualified staff.
• Performs prior authorizations on tests, procedures, medications, etc. that are required by the patient's insurance.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff members.

Requirements

• A current Michigan RN license (or attain within 90 days of hire).
• An associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred).
• Basic Life Support certification is required (available upon hire).
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus *Based on meeting eligibility criteria.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8-hour Day shifts

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.