Registered Staff Nurse en WESTERN WAYNE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS

Description

Purpose:               The Registered Nurse (RN) at the Wellness Center is responsible for delivering patient-centered care, managing wellness screenings, supporting provider services (including virtual care), participating in community outreach events, and completing assigned tasks at other WWFHC locations as needed. The RN ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, maintains accurate data tracking, and fosters strong community relationships by promoting preventive health and wellness.

PART I:            ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION AND DUTIES

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct all required wellness screenings, including blood sugar, Diabetes HbA1C, total cholesterol, HDL/LDL/triglycerides, point-of-care (POC) COVID-19 antigen tests, and distribution of OTC test kits. Hypertension diagnosis and management will be done. Taking proper blood pressure readings and understanding when to send a patient to the ER for a hypertensive emergency/crisis and proper follow up for elevated readings is crucial.
2. Collect, track, and submit screening data to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in compliance with reporting requirements.
3. Register clients in WWFHC’s electronic medical record (EMR) system when they are seen by a provider through telehealth.
4. Calibrate screening devices, manage client flow, and ensure accurate, timely documentation of results.
5. Print and provide screening results to clients, ensuring they understand findings and next steps.
6. Connect clients with virtual providers and support consult coordination as needed.
7. Based on screening results, refers clients to be seen by a provider at WWFHC for further evaluation and care.
8. Oversee clinic setup, unpack and assemble equipment, order supplies, monitor inventory, and troubleshoot technical or operational issues.
9. Provide client education on health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and care plan reinforcement.
10. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery and positive outcomes.
11. Participate in community outreach events, providing wellness screenings, education, and support to expand access to care and promote preventive health initiatives.
12. Complete required end-of-day reporting to ensure data accuracy, supply tracking, and operational compliance.
13. On days not assigned to the Wellness Center, complete tasks and assignments at other WWFHC locations as directed.
14. Uphold compliance with organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and all federal and state regulations.
15. Assist in training, mentoring, and orienting Medical Assistants or support staff.
16. Perform other duties as assigned to support wellness center operations, community health initiatives, and outreach programs.

PART II: CLINIC WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Customer Relations:
   1. Treats guests, patients, physicians, and other employees with care, courtesy, and respect.
   2. Responds quickly and appropriately to customer requests.
   3. Look for and suggest ways to better meet customer needs.
   4. Answers clinic communications systems promptly and with courtesy and respect.

1. Teamwork:
   1. Works cooperatively within own department and other areas.
   2. Willingly accepts additional responsibility – tries to make others job easier.
   3. Respond quickly to request for assistance.
   4. Required to work closely with patients and associates.
   5. Interacts with other departments on problem issues. 
   6. Accepts feedback from patients, visitors, clinic employees, physicians and general public.

1. Continuous Improvement:
   1. Continuously looks for and suggests ways to improve.
   2. Effectively completes assignment to achieve the greatest benefits at acceptable cost.
   3. Implement improvements as appropriate.
   4. Demonstrates interest in own growth and development by:
      1. Periodically evaluating own performance.
      2. Demonstrating an awareness of personal abilities and limitations.
      3. Independently seeking means to make improvements.
   5. Attends and participates in in-services and continuing education programs
   6. Attend departmental meetings.

1. Communications:
   1. Keeps appropriate people informed.
   2. Speaks and writes clearly, concisely, and appropriately for need.
   3. Listen carefully.
   4. Communicates tactfully.
   5. Understands that all confidentiality and privacy considerations are respected and fostered at work and off duty.
   6. Use of personal cell phone is required for clocking in and out of timekeeping system and as a security step for system access as needed.

1. Self –Management:
   1. Presents a positive image of Western Wayne Family Health Center at all times.
   2. Carries out assignments with little need for direction.
   3. Timeliness.
   4. Maintains confidentiality.
   5. Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.
   6. Works weekends and shifts when necessary.

PART III:    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

1. Current license as a Registered Nurse required
2. Current Basic Life Support certification required.

PART IV:     KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices
2. Knowledge of current nursing technology and methods
3. Skill in the application of nursing techniques
4. Ability to assess the effectiveness of nursing care and to recommend changes to nursing care programs and methods
5. Ability to administer medications and implement treatment plans
6. Ability to instruct others on promotion of health and prevention of disease
7. Ability to provide nursing care directions to medical assistants
8. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions
9. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work
10. Ability to maintain favorable public relations
11. Skilled with working in a complex work environment
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain organizationally appropriate relationships
13. Knowledge of organization policies and procedures.
14. Skilled in exercising initiative, appropriate judgment, problem-solving and decision making.
15. Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with program participants

Qualifications

PART III:    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

1. Current license as a Registered Nurse required
2. Current Basic Life Support certification required.

PART IV:     KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices
2. Knowledge of current nursing technology and methods
3. Skill in the application of nursing techniques
4. Ability to assess the effectiveness of nursing care and to recommend changes to nursing care programs and methods
5. Ability to administer medications and implement treatment plans
6. Ability to instruct others on promotion of health and prevention of disease
7. Ability to provide nursing care directions to medical assistants
8. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions
9. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work
10. Ability to maintain favorable public relations
11. Skilled with working in a complex work environment
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain organizationally appropriate relationships
13. Knowledge of organization policies and procedures.
14. Skilled in exercising initiative, appropriate judgment, problem-solving and decision making.
15. Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with program participants