Covenant Community Care, a faith-based charitable non-profit Community Health Center serving the people of Metro Detroit, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse to work at its clinic located in Detroit.
Working with patients from Detroit and surrounding communities, in a primary care, ambulatory practice setting, the nurse will support the physicians and patients through the use of clinical and educational functions including:
- Triage of patients presenting with questions and concerns
- Medication and compliance reconciliation, wound care, injections, medication administration, medical education, such as Diabetes education, weight management, etc.
- Advocate for the patient’s best interest and make appropriate recommendations for follow-up with health service providers in the community to meet the needs of consumers
- Works collaboratively in a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model
- Must be willing to embrace patients and colleagues in support of Covenant’s mission and values
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, associate degree in nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing required,
- Must have a current Registered Nurse license
- Prior RN experience in ambulatory care or OB setting is desirable
- Proficiency with the everyday use of computers and Electronic Health Records will be essential
- Knowledge and experience in using EPIC are a plus
Just as important as clinical nursing expertise applicants should be able to effectively work in a multicultural setting and possess a willingness to work with under-served patient populations.
