Shs-Mobile Health Clinic Nurse Navigator

Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the daily nursing activities in the mobile health clinic.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Oversees the logistics of the MHC, working closely with Dean Transportation, the Resource Coordinators, and

• Sparrow Attendings/Residents to coordinate outings and services provided

• Coordinates the Sparrow MHC to deliver screening services, immunizations, behavioral health consultations, prenatal care, and Primary Care Physician (PCP) visits to medically underserved communities in Sparrow's

• service region

• Clinically screens, assesses, and evaluates patients for attending PCPs

• Responsible for charting and tracking in Epic, documenting follow-up appointments and a plan of care in a clear and concise manner

• Coordinates and provides education, information and support to patients based on their current conditions, concerns or issues

• Always works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

• Identifies issues, which may impact medical outcomes based on a comprehensive assessment that may include the patient's medical condition, support systems, finances, living situation, housing, behavior, cognition, function and abilities, and the patient's choices and preference

• Assists patient and family with access to appropriate resources and services based on a thorough knowledge of community resources and eligibility requirements

• Communicates with patients, families, members of the health care team and others in a professional, diplomatic and empathetic manner

• Provides clear, concise, timely written documentation on the patients medical record and on departmental records

• Frequent local travel

Job Requirements

General Requirements · Current MI License to practice as a Registered Nurse. · Community Health Worker certification - preferred. Work Experience · Minimum 5 years of bedside nursing. Education · Graduate of an accredited nursing program. · BSN preferred - preferred. Specialized Knowledge and Skills · Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans. · Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment, including excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, their families, providers and co-workers. · Provides care for patients which is age-specific to meet their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns, and · educational level. · Ability to work in an EMR environment. · Ability to travel locally. · Self directed, independent work practices. · Experience with an EMR - preferred.

EEOC

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Location: Sparrow Hospital

Activation Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Expiration Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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