RN III / Lactation Consultant

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Description: Provides professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. The RN III works in a capacity that requires advanced training, education, certification and/or leadership. Additionally, RN III’s may have program administration and staffing development responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs Essential Job Functions from the Registered Nurse II job description at an advanced level.
• Utilizes advanced training and education to provide complex nursing care/specialty care.
• Proficient to work within scope of nursing certification that includes, but is not limited to, lactation consulting, advanced wound/ostomy care, care/case management certification, diabetes educator or asthma educator certification.
• Serves as a nurse leader by assisting management team with hiring, motivating and engaging clinical staff.
• Serves as a team leader in the absence of a manager and may support management duties.
• Collaborates with office leadership on the development and review of office/program clinical workflows to meet the needs of the patient population.
• Supports the development of divisional clinical protocols.
• Develops and leads quality initiatives and performance improvement projects specific to the patient population, practice or division/specialty.
• May achieve Green Belt training and apply skills for continuous improvement.
• Assists in identifying issues and providing solution suggestions.
• Performs/Assists with any projects, pilots, initiatives or duties as assigned and works within scope of RN licensure.

Organizational Expectations

• Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff, patients and family members by supporting the mission and values of Trinity Health Medical Group.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in compliance with Trinity Health Medical Group and HIPAA guidelines.
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities.
• Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences.
• Uses resources efficiently.

Essential Qualifications

• EDUCATION: BSN strongly preferred or graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program. Advanced certification/training relevant to specialty (e.g., AAACN, IBCLC) or graduate degree preferred.
• CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Valid, unrestricted RN license in the State of Michigan, Valid CPR certification.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years of clinical experience in ambulatory care or specialty, and/or demonstrated competency in IHA’s RN II position.

Position Requirements (Abilities & Skills)

• Demonstrated competency in obtaining accurate patient vital statistics (height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, etc.) and patient health history.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Proficiency in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, electronic medical records, email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.
• Ability to use other software as required while performing the essential functions of the job.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette.
• Ability to speak before groups of people, either in-person or virtually.
• 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.
• Ability to cross-train in other areas of practice in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations.
• 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.