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 a safe and effective environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Makes rounds to assess patient status and ensure compliance with care plans.
• 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.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
• 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 (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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, financial protection & PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee well-being programs and ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities are also available.

Pay

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

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8-hour Day shifts

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in medical terminology and pharmacology.

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.

Contact

Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout) to schedule a phone call.