SHS-MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC NURSE NAVIGATOR

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

2d

About The Position

General Purpose of Job:
Responsible for the daily nursing activities in the mobile health clinic.

Requirements

• Current MI License to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years of bedside nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Community Health Worker certification - preferred.
• BSN preferred - preferred.
• Experience with an EMR - preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level