Nurse Clinician I

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

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.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 07/21/2026 at 11:55 PM