Registered Nurse, Team Lead

Overview

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) is seeking a Registered Nurse Team Lead. Under the guidance and supervision of the Clinical Nursing Manager, responsible for overseeing the Family Medicine clinic workflow and staffing assignments. Works closely with the Primary care Nursing Manager on a continual basis to manage staffing levels for each clinic, and coordinate care in an environment that enhances clinical practice and resident/student education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staffing levels and Clinical workflow in the Family Medicine clinic.
• Acts as the Vaccine coordinator for VFC program.
• Assists physicians in patient flow, treatment, testing and orders
• Fills in as needed during staffing shortages
• Monitors staffing and workflow and makes suggestions to Clinical Nursing Manager for adjustments.
• Assists the Clinical Nursing Manager with coordinating daily and monthly schedules. Assists the Clinical Nursing Manager with interviewing and selection of new staff.
• Responsible for orientation for new staff.
• Assists in on-going training for department staff.
• Assists the Clinical Nursing Manager in resolving staff issues/conflicts.
• Assists the Clinical Nursing Manager and physicians in identifying and maintaining clinical practice guidelines.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in nursing required, Bachelors education preferred.
• Relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in an ambulatory care setting.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Michigan Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High level of organizational skills and the ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to mentor.
• Knowledge and proficiency in clinical information systems (e.g., EMR.)
• Knowledge and proficiency in payroll timekeeping system.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.

 

About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)

 

We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-entered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a just culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.

 

The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Ascension Borgess and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. WMed is the recipient of a $100 million foundational gift and the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs and an annual estimated economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

 

WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program and a Master of Science degree program in Biomedical Sciences. We train physicians in 10 residencies and five fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

 

WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout the