Mobile Unit RN, Casual

About Us:

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary:The Center of Population Health Accountability (CPHA) is founded on a bold strategic vision to provide integrated “whole-person” physical and behavioral health services, including partnerships to address the social determinants of health (poverty, housing, transportation, food insecurity, etc.) that affect a person’s health and well-being. Through a network of community health partnerships, the CPHA emphasizes early intervention and preventive care, both in conventional health care setting and non-traditional community locations, such as neighborhood pharmacies, barber and beauty shops, schools, outreach events, mobile units and telehealth.

Wayne Health is a non-profit, multi-specialty academic group practice with nearly 400 dedicated physicians and advanced practice providers in 50 medical specialties offering a full spectrum of care, from birth to end-of-life, for individuals and families throughout southeastern Michigan.

The Mobile Health Unit Registered Nurse will provide professional nursing care to patients following established Departmental policies and procedures.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Mobile COVID Specific Duties:

Acts as the clinical site lead

Perform screening procedures

Peforms lab sign offs for all COVID-19 mobile testing units

Assist with developing protocols and Standard Operating Procedures

Provides initial medical assessments as needed

Submits and signs off on incident reports that occur at mobile testing sites

Assist in taking on special projects for the Mobile Health Unit in coordination with the Quality and Patient Safety Director

Assist with onsite orientation and training on clinical procedures and sign off on competency checklists

Registered Nurse Specific Duties:

Performs general nursing care to patients.

Accurately performs and documents in the medical record patient’s vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations) height, weight and lists all allergies.

Alerts physician or nurse of any abnormality in vital signs or appearance for further reassessment.

Record if patient has Advanced Directives or if educational material is requested.

Documents in the medical record complete and accurate summary of care given inclusive of medications administered, procedures performed and appropriate observation.

Prepares patient for physical examination.

Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.

Performs venipuncture and IV therapy according to the physician orders or patient emergencies.

Contacts the appropriate department or physician’s office when information is missing.

Ensure an efficient flow of patients accommodating the needs of the patients and/or providers as they arise.

Schedule special laboratory testing, x-rays, consultations with other subspecialty areas, and admissions to hospital as directed, etc.

Reviews and sorts laboratory/test results daily.

Recognize abnormal laboratory values and test results and notify physician appropriately.

Reinforces the physician's discharge instructions and follow up appointments as well as, calling in prescription renewals to pharmacies for patients as directed by physicians.

Assure all medication orders are charted in medevant or EMR.

Checks encounter forms for level of service, diagnosis, faculty signature, and referring physician if required.

Checks diagnostic laboratory forms and physician orders on patient’s record for accuracy and completeness.

Instructs or assist patients in specimen collection, tests and procedures.

Maintain clinical area stock to ensure the necessary supplies and pharmaceuticals are available as well as ensuring the necessary equipment and instruments are available and notify all problems to the Clinical Administrator.

Triage patient telephone calls utilizing the nursing process.

Answers telephone utilizing the principle of good telephone etiquette when providing phone coverage and always conduct one's self in a professional manner.

Directs calls, takes accurate messages, relays messages/information to the appropriate personnel/staff member and answers inquires.

Recognize and respond appropriately in life threatening situations.

Provides education to patients and families.

In conjunction with the attending physician, contacts patients regarding test results and recommended follow up.

Promotes guest relation, anticipates and responds to needs of others, provides assistance in a courteous timely manor, treat others with care and respect, maintaining privacy, confidentiality and dignity.

Maintains a professional appearance.

Maintains and protects patient confidentiality according to Departmental and HIPPA guidelines.

Responsible and accountable for own practice within the Nursing Practice Act and accepted standards of nursing practice.

Perform related duties as assigned

Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:

Graduation from accredited school of nursing

Current Michigan RN licensure to practice as registered nurse

Knowledge of Public Health Code and Michigan Nurse Practice Act preferred

1-2 years experience in an Ambulatory Care Setting preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care

Maintains professional effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public

Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain productive working relationships with physicians, patients and their families, and other internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work independently

Safety Requirements:

Compliance with Departmental Health and Safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions/Schedule:

40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be required

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

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