Western Michigan University Homer Stryker, MD, School of Medicine is hiring for a pediatric specialty care clinic RN. We are seeking an experienced pediatric nurse to partner in the growth of our specialty care clinics which include Pediatric Neurology/Sleep Disorders, Pediatric Endocrinology, Adolescent Eating Disorders and Pediatric Pulmonology. Apply now if you are interested in working with a great team and being in a work /life balanced culture. If you want a rewarding career specializing in pediatric care in an academically focused environment, grow your career with us.

Registered Nurse career path – level and compensation to commiserate with education and experience.

• Refers abnormal lab work to physician for appropriate follow up.
• Calls in prescription refills.
• Discuss day to day issues with supervisor for resolution.
• Availability to work on weekends and evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited RN Program required.
• One year’s experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Phone triage position experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS: 

• BCLS certification
• Valid Michigan RN license required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge and ability to use the EMR
• Knowledge of the phone system
• Knowledge and ability to use Outlook messaging, appointment scheduling and the calendar
• Positive attitude
• Excellent attendance, less than 3% unscheduled PTO in a 12-month period
• Demonstrates the WMed Values in Action daily
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of workflow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
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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 Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Faculty in the Department of Pathology serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.

The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, faculty and administrative offices, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.

WMed builds upon Kalamazoo’s century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school’s advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery. 

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace. 

EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans.