RN

About the role

The role provides professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices, including triage and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently triages patient needs via telephone and during visits to ensure appropriate timely access to care.
• Conducts post-discharge calls for patients experiencing a transition of care for identified populations.
• Documents clinical findings in a clear and concise manner according to IHA Policy.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills within the scope of licensure to appropriately assess patient needs and involves providers as appropriate.
• Enters orders (medication, laboratory, radiology, referrals) according to provider direction and as per state, local and professional guidelines.
• Fulfills scheduling patient appointments as applicable.
• Encourages patient portal usage and supports where needed.
• Provides scope-appropriate nursing education during all patient interactions.
• Consults with providers and other extended care team members (Care Management, Embedded Pharmacy, Behavioral Health and Nutrition) and external case managers as appropriate to effectively ensure quality patient care.
• Supports physician and advanced practice providers with indirect work according to protocol, including test results/orders management.
• Affirms patient medication list is accurate, completes medication reconciliation and processes refill requests per protocol.
• Assists patients with resources for any social influences of health needs.
• Participates in process improvement projects within the office/department.
• Serves as a resource to clinical office/department staff within scope of RN role; may direct the work of LPN and Medical Assistant staff as needed and appropriate based on role/scope.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in compliance with Trinity Health Medical Group and HIPAA guidelines.
• Supports other offices, attends required meetings and training, and participates in committees as requested.
• Attends weekly patient care meetings and attends daily huddles as applicable.
• Assumes additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Valid, unrestricted RN license in the State of Michigan.
• CPR certification.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a medical or physician office preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated competency in obtaining accurate patient vital statistics and patient health history.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including electronic medical records, email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; displays courteous and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including IHA staff, providers, patients, vendors, family members, outside customers and community groups.
• Good organizational and time management skills to effectively juggle multiple priorities, time constraints and ever-changing medical situations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations needed during the course of performing basic job duties, i.e.: calculating proper dosages for immunizations.
• Knowledge of the compliance aspects of clinical care and patient privacy and best practices in medical office operations.
• Ability to handle patient and organizational information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to travel to other office/practice sites and meeting and training locations.