POSITION SUMMARY
Function as a physician extender to provide patient care.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Takes complete medical history and performs physical examinations.
Maintains medical record, including history, immunizations, growth and development, medications, physical exams, dietary management, and other pertinent information.
Reviews as appropriate, history, physical findings, results of diagnostic studies, social history, and other relevant information with a supervising physician, and in conjunction with the physician, proposes a plan for care of patient.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required to ensure optimal age appropriate patient care.
Consults with and/or refers to the supervising physician, when applicable, patients who show evidence of developing complex medical problems.
Orders pertinent diagnostic studies and interprets results according to established protocols.
Provides guidance and counseling to patients and families concerning problems related to total health care.
Provides appropriate information and educational materials for patients and family.
Collaborates with and refers questions to other health team members.
Identifies available community resources and makes appropriate referrals.
Seeks ways to incorporate new findings into the practice as appropriate. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Provides education for other practice staff.
Incorporates established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards within practice.
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with standards.
Provides care to patients with commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must possess a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and be licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of Michigan.
Skills: Must demonstrate and promote a strong commitment toward achieving customer/patient satisfaction.
Years of Experience: N/A
License: Licensed to practice processional nursing in the State of Michigan.
Certification: CPR/ACLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: N/A
Physical Demands: Must be able to move about the hospital and between workstations; and prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry materials medium to heavy weight equipment, materials or persons with assistance. Weighing up to 30 lbs., 20% of the time.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica Senior Care, please contact jobline@hcr-manorcare.com.
