Clinical Care Nurse (Part Time 2 days a week)

Job Description

We seek a part-time RN with clinical OB experience to join our medical team. We offer a flexible and supportive environment doing critical work that supports vulnerable women through their pregnancy. The work is located in Whitmore Lake and two days a month in Southwest Detroit.

The Clinical Care Nurse is responsible for direct patient care - including observing and interpreting patients' symptoms and needs and communicating them to the physician. She works closely with our Providers to facilitate all aspects of clinical care for patients via the triage line. The Clinical Care RN collaborates with the Clinical Care Nurse Manager to devise individualized patient care plans. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, they will oversee primary and chronic illness care for patients.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care:

Responsible for the management and care of our Detroit Clinic patients.

Sustain and support patients and their families during diagnosis and treatment.

Obtain health history and assess health/illness status.

Maintain quality assurance of assigned patients.

In conjunction with the Medical Office Manager, refer patients to other health providers and/or social service agencies as necessary.

Provide appropriate follow-up of patients with routine, chronic, and acute health problems.

Commensurate with education and training, when appropriate, can function under established medical protocols for minor illness and treatment.

Determine and order lab tests needed for analysis and report. Follow treatment protocols for positive test results. Provide patient education regarding treatment, need for tests of cure, and lifestyle changes that may be necessary.

Provide primary and chronic illness care to patients within the scope of licensure.

Triage all calls to determine the appropriate level of care and schedule patients as

needed or direct them to L&D. Use their nursing background to educate patients on triage calls regarding all aspects of their procedures, testing, medications, and post-op care.

Administrative Duties

Perform comprehensive clinic planning to identify, assess, implement, and evaluate operations that consistently meet standards of excellence in clinic care.

Be familiar with and ensure fulfillment of clinic policies and procedures, goals, and objectives.

Enforces adherence to the state board of nursing and state nurse practice requirements.

Oversee the development, implementation, and documentation of care plans.

Implement orders per policy and procedures.

Audit all patient care plans regularly with the Medical Office Manager.

Monitor patient medications, treatment, and therapies for quality assurance and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Provide vacation and sick coverage for the Clinical Care Nurse Manager as needed.

Build and maintain relationships with local hospitals and staff, creating an environment that builds on respect for providers and patients.

Skills and Knowledge Required

Current medical or nursing license in Michigan.

Thorough knowledge of healthcare office practices, procedures, and standards.

General knowledge of quality assurance practices and procedures.

Skills in interpersonal, community, and group relations.

Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Ability to take initiative for new responsibilities and projects.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to exercise considerable tact and judgment when working with sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to work well under pressure and calmly handle difficult situations.

Ability to adapt to, learn, and implement applicable and clinically related technology programs.

Detail-oriented and confident working in a fast-paced, nontraditional setting.

Education and Experience

Degree in nursing.

Experience in an OB clinical setting would be helpful.

Case management and triage experience are appreciated but not necessary.

Company Description

The Luke Clinic is a Christian ministry providing free prenatal, postpartum, and infant (birth to 12 months) care. We are based in Whitmore Lake but run a clinic in South West Detroit. Our clinic is open two days a month (the 1st and 3rd Thursdays) - the rest of the work is done at the Whitmore Lake office. We have a mobile clinic that sees patients between clinic days. We are a group of staff and volunteers - some are Christian, some are not. We all come together because we want to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

We see a variety of vulnerable patients who have little or no access to medical care due to their lack of income, insurance, immigration status, religion, etc. Our work is rewarding but takes great patience and dedication as we are working to help physically, socially, and emotionally vulnerable patients.

We are a small team, and we can provide a supportive and flexible working environment. We prioritize staff appreciation and seek support for our staff's family and life choices. Not everyone who works with us is Christian, but you do need to be comfortable in a Christian environment.