Under the direction of the Office Manager and Medical Director, provides patient care by conducting patient assessments, administering treatment and medication, performing diagnostic tests, and arranging patient follow-up. Conducts telephone triage according to established protocols and records medical history completing documentation in medical record. Coordinates patient care acting as liaison with other organizations. Promotes and restores patient health by completing the nursing process. Collaborates with Care Team to facilitate care coordination.
Requirements
Current State of Michigan License (unrestricted) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) required.
Previous outpatient experience preferred.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Conducts telephone triage according to established clinical protocols educating patients and guiding them to appropriate care.
Maintains an active nursing appointment schedule for assisting providers in the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Identifies patient care requirements by completing the nursing process.
Provides condition specific patient education and anticipatory guidance under the direction of providers.
Assists care manager and provider in follow-up management of post-hospitalized or post emergency room visits.
Screens patients for care opportunities and collaborates with treating provider to identify referrals to care management.
Communicates and coordinates with care team on clinical issues related to patient care.
Administers medication and treatment according clinical protocols and provider oversight.
Maintains clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and completes forms associated with patient care.
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing patients with emotional support and comfort.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection prevention and control standards.
Neighborhoods+Wyoming offers distinct pockets ranging from established mid-century residential streets to master-planned communities. On the southwest side near the healthcare corridor, South Grandville features custom homes on quiet cul-de-sacs near the Maple Hill Golf Club and Wilson Town Center, while Gezon Park surrounds a sprawling ninety-four-acre community green space and retail hub at Bayberry Market. The city's central and northern residential areas are characterized by established post-war ranches and bungalows, while newer subdivisions have expanded near Metro Health Village.
Wyoming offers distinct pockets ranging from established mid-century residential streets to master-planned communities. On the southwest side near the healthcare corridor, South Grandville features custom homes on quiet cul-de-sacs near the Maple Hill Golf Club and Wilson Town Center, while Gezon Park surrounds a sprawling ninety-four-acre community green space and retail hub at Bayberry Market.
The city's central and northern residential areas are characterized by established post-war ranches and bungalows, while newer subdivisions have expanded near Metro Health Village.
Getting around+Nurses based at University of Michigan Health-West work directly in Wyoming's southwest corner at Metro Health Village, making local commutes nearly instantaneous. For those traveling into Grand Rapids medical centers, downtown is approximately five miles north, accessible within fifteen minutes via US-131 or Interstate 196. The M-6 beltway loops along the southern edge for quick regional cross-town travel, and The Rapid public transit system connects Wyoming directly to the broader Grand Rapids bus network.
Nurses based at University of Michigan Health-West work directly in Wyoming's southwest corner at Metro Health Village, making local commutes nearly instantaneous. For those traveling into Grand Rapids medical centers, downtown is approximately five miles north, accessible within fifteen minutes via US-131 or Interstate 196. The M-6 beltway loops along the southern edge for quick regional cross-town travel, and The Rapid public transit system connects Wyoming directly to the broader Grand Rapids bus network.
Outdoors+Outdoor life in Wyoming is anchored by more than twenty municipal parks and natural spaces. Lamar Park is a central recreation hub featuring fishing ponds, an expansive splash pad, sports courts, and a popular outdoor summer concert series. Gezon Park provides extensive athletic fields, while Buck Creek Nature Preserve offers quiet walking trails winding through wooded wetlands. In winter, Pinery Park is the community's go-to spot for sledding.
Outdoor life in Wyoming is anchored by more than twenty municipal parks and natural spaces. Lamar Park is a central recreation hub featuring fishing ponds, an expansive splash pad, sports courts, and a popular outdoor summer concert series.
Gezon Park provides extensive athletic fields, while Buck Creek Nature Preserve offers quiet walking trails winding through wooded wetlands. In winter, Pinery Park is the community's go-to spot for sledding.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Wyoming
Wyoming, Michigan, serves as a grounded, pragmatic anchor in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. As Kent County's second-largest city, it combines post-war residential charm with critical employment centers, most notably the University of Michigan Health-West campus at Metro Health Village on the southwest side. For nurses commuting to central Grand Rapids, the five-mile drive along US-131 or I-196 takes only about fifteen minutes, making shift commutes straightforward and dependable.
Life in Wyoming is shaped by its active commercial arteries along 28th Street, home to the historic annual 28th Street Metro Cruise, and a diverse north side lined with authentic Mexican, Peruvian, and Puerto Rican markets and dining spots. Over twenty public recreation sites, including Lamar Park's ponds and splash pads, Gezon Park's athletic fields, and Buck Creek Nature Preserve, give residents space to unwind. While Wyoming lacks a quaint, centralized historic downtown and endures cold, snowy West Michigan winters, it offers healthcare professionals a welcoming, well-situated home base with easy highway connectivity and exceptional access to regional hospitals.
