RN Employer Services Ambulatory PRN

Spectrum Health; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

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Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health in Michigan seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead nursing care management for an assigned patient group in Lakeland Care Employer Services. You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager and health care team to deliver evidence-based care and ensure quality outcomes.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, discharge planning, and coordination with clinicians to ensure safe transitions and adherence to care plans. BLS is required; ADN is required, BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) and RN licensure (State of Michigan).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by AHA/Red Cross required at hire, 90 days preferred bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates nursing care for an assigned patient group.
• Documents care and teaching in accordance with guidelines.
• Develops individualized care plans with patient/family and transitions to next care setting.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical decision making

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about helping others improve their health? Lakeland Care Employer Services provides health and wellness programs, such as health screens/biometrics and flu clinics to area employers. We believe that a prevention-first strategy that focuses on screenings, PCP relationships, and effective connections with healthcare resources will help guide people to improved health.

About Lakeland Hospitals

The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.

Scope of Work

Responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of an assigned group of patients. Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and other members of the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat the patient's responses to actual or potential health conditions. Assesses, monitors, detects, plans, and takes appropriate action to prevent potential physiological complications associated with specific health problems and / or medical treatment.

Essential Functions

Assesses and monitors the overall needs of patients / family. Documents nursing care / teaching consistent with documentation guidelines. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Develops / maintains an individualized patient plan of care with the patient and consistent with patient / family changing needs / goals, reflecting the full scope of practice. Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members. Communicates with other members of the health care team, including triage of incoming calls, in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient / family advocate. Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service / home. Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients. Evaluates patients' and family educational needs; develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals. Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, physician orders, and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA / regulatory standards. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data. Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to support staff to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the application of clinical paths, QI processes, and other related activities.

Qualifications

Required Associate's Degree Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross 90 Days Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing

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How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Professional Building Meadowbrook - 2550 Meadowbrook Rd - Benton Harbor

Position Information

Department Name PHO Employer Services - Lakeland Care Employment Type Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04 Hours of Work 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday, Occasional Saturdays Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people - including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.