NURSE NAVIGATOR MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC | UM HEALTH-SPARROW

Job Opportunity Job ID: 53084 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Responsible for the 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.

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.

Requirements Job Family Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership Requirements: Shift Days

Degree Type / Education Level Bachelor's

Status Per Diem

Facility Sparrow Medical Group

Experience Level 4-9 Years