Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment to deliver excellent patient care through evidence‑based practice and individualized care planning. The RN is responsible for facilitating all aspects of the patient visit experience while coordinating care for a defined specialty population and assigned caseload. This role ensures high‑quality, cost‑effective care across the continuum of healthcare services.
What You Will Need
Education
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school and program
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Grand Rapids requirement: If hired with an ADN, enrollment in a BSN program is required within 6 months of hire, with completion within 4 years of hire
Licensure
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan
Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience required
- New graduate nurses must apply through the RN Residency Program, offered three times per year (February, July, and October)
Job Description Summary
The RN oversees and coordinates care for patients within a specific specialty area for an assigned caseload. This role facilitates appropriate care delivery, assists patients and families in navigating healthcare services, and supports efficient progression through the healthcare continuum, resulting in high‑quality and cost‑effective outcomes.
Essential Functions
- Completes comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, psychological, social, environmental, financial, and functional status, including review of past and current treatment plans
- Collaborates with clinical teams and medical staff on performance improvement initiatives, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes for identified patient populations
- Serves as a clinical expert for the population served, providing education and consultation to internal staff
- Applies critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to analyze patient data and develop individualized care management plans
- Monitors and adjusts care plans through an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members both verbally and in writing
- Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives for the assigned caseload
- Establishes and promotes collaborative relationships with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
- Builds collegial relationships with patients, families, and internal/external customers
- Acts as a patient and family advocate and facilitates team conferences as appropriate
- Provides patient and staff education to promote high‑quality care outcomes
- Serves as a liaison, negotiator, and facilitator among patients, providers, and third‑party payers
- Establishes quality goals and metrics aligned with industry standards
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.