Nurse Clinician I

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University Health Care in East Lansing, MI seeks a registered nurse to assess, implement, and evaluate patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes ethical, safe, culturally competent care and ongoing communication with patients and families.

The ideal candidate has a nursing degree and Michigan RN license, with pediatric clinic experience preferred; responsibilities include direct patient care, medications, documentation, and collaboration to optimize

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• 1–3 years pediatric clinic experience preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift and assist with patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and assist with medical procedures.
• Interview patients and triage calls; develop care plans.
• Administer medications and perform procedures.
• Coordinate services and follow up on patient care.
• Document actions in medical records.
• Assist in developing nursing standards and protocols.
• Attend staff development programs and workshops.
• Maintain clinic operations and inventory.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Assessment

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EPIC

EHR

RN License (MI)

Job description

Position Summary

The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's status, plan of care, and goal achievement. The perfect candidate is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and provides safe, effective, and culturally competent patient care in accordance with the organizational policies and procedures.

Job Duties:

• Provides direct nursing care to patients and assists health care provider with medical procedures.
• Interviews patients and triages telephone calls in order to determine and assess patients' health care needs; develops plan of care or refers as necessary.
• Administers medications and performs patient procedures.
• Serves as an advocate and provides instruction and counseling to patients and their families.
• Documents nursing actions in patients' records in order to provide accurate medical records for future reference and accountability.
• Reviews laboratory results and initiates appropriate actions and communicate results with patients, physicians and others as appropriate.
• Orders supplies and equipment in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Performs necessary related activities in order to maintain clinic operations.
• Assists in setting and evaluating nursing care standards.
• Attends conferences, staff development programs and workshops.
• Assists in developing protocols for carrying out health care provider orders.
• Coordinates services for patients utilizing other human service related agencies and resources; follows up on health care of patients.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Nursing; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position also requires possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing and/or work experience in a particular area of nursing or health care.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in a Pediatric clinic.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter

Resume

Proof of valid State of Michigan RN license

Work Hours

Monday - Friday with any variation of 8 AM - 8PM. Occasional Saturday 8 AM - 12PM.

Website

HTTPS://HEALTHCARE.MSU.EDU/

Summary of Physical Demands

The job requires significant physical effort and involves lifting and maneuvering patients, extensive walking and standing and fine manual dexterity 26-75% of the time; visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.