Nurse Clinician I

medication refills and administering injections as necessary. Administers medications and performs patient procedures. Serves as an advocate and provides instruction and counseling to patients and their families. Assists in planning, maintaining, evaluating, and interpreting policies, procedures, and nursing care standards for the clinic while assuring compliance to clinic quality standards. Documents nursing actions in patients' records using the electronic medical record system to provide accurate medical records for future reference and accountability. Participates in interdisciplinary planning for meeting patient care and health service objectives. Assists in developing protocols for carrying out health care providers orders. 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. Coordinates services for patients utilizing other human service related agencies and resources; follows up on health care of patients. Participates in interdisciplinary planning for meeting patient care and health service objectives. 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 expe rience 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 Experience working in an outpatient healthcare setting. 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 Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM but may vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations. 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.