RN

Company: Center for Family Health
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Center for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Jackson Michigan. Our mission is: Opening the Doors to Healthcare for All. We provide primary healthcare and dental services regardless of an individual's ability to pay.We currently have a Women's Health RN Opening. This is an hourly, non-exempt full time position.Position Summary:Assists providers with patient care through patient assessment, education and direct patient as needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess patient needs from telephone or face to face contact by collecting relevant information concerning medical history, symptoms etc. and make determination concerning course of action.
• Initiate patient care based on assessment; enter new patient information into computer system, schedule appointments, override existing schedule as needed.
• Consult providers for assistance as needed.
• Follow-up with patient to assure appointments are met and/or condition improves.
• Order prescriptions according to clinical guidelines or per providers order.
• Assess patient for external or internal referrals (WIC, MIHP, Case Management) and follow-up accordingly
• Performs initial intake of prenatal clients per OB intake guideline.
• MIHP intake screening assessment and care planning.
• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments by completing medical history, and other required forms; collect and record patient vital signs.
• Assess routine prenatal clients, which may include fundal height and fetal heat tones.
• Assist and direct Surgery Scheduling and follow-up
• Perform walk-in pregnancy testing and other nurse visits.
• Provide education to all Women's Health patients regarding self-care, testing, procedures, and all aspects of pregnancy.
• Assists in completion of paperwork, which may include prior authorizations, DME, disability, etc.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructionsEducation/Training/Experience
  • Required to be an RN in the State of Michigan
  • Previous nursing experience.
  • Routine testing/training on various job-related skills and competencies.The Center for Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants have equal opportunities of employment irrespective of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or protected veteran status, and any other legally protected class except when these factors constitute bona fide occupational qualifications.

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