Job Information
University Of Michigan Health Sparrow OB/GYN - REGISTERED NURSE OUTPATIENT in Lansing, Michigan
OB/GYN - REGISTERED NURSE OUTPATIENT
Positions Location: Charlotte, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Responsible for the daily nursing activities in the office.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Provides care for clients under established protocol or under the direction and/or supervision of a physician. Coordinates care with the individual client, family and other health care providers as necessary. Assists the physician during procedures and monitors the client.
- Administers medications, performs diagnostic procedures and treatments.
- Completes an in-depth history and nursing assessment relative to individual needs.
- Provides appropriate teaching for clients and their families based on medical/nursing diagnosis and nursing assessment to enhance health promotion, and disease prevention.
- Documents care, maintains an appropriate and accurate written record of interaction, including chief complaint, symptoms, plan and action.
- Schedules appropriate lab/diagnostic procedures and provides related teaching. Assists with follow up on abnormal laboratory and diagnostic test results.
- Provides emotional support and professional guidance to the client and family.
- Performs phone triage.
- In conjunction with the Manager and Sparrow Quality Department, develops, implements and monitors quality standards for the practice site(s) per mandated guidelines.
- Interacts with pharmacists to renew prescriptions and to place orders for newly prescribed drugs.
- Assumes preceptor role for new Caregivers and/or students in conjunction with Practice Supervisor or Clinical Coordinator
- Maintains professional and practice standards by participating in in-service meetings and other educational opportunities including committee involvement.
- Maintains a safe working environment
Job Requirements
General Requirements
• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. • Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). • Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. • Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank). • Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
Work Experience
Specialty clinics may require one year o