Mobile Health Nurse - Med Surg

Company: University of North Carolina Greensboro
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Mobile Health Nurse Posting Details Posting Details Requisition Number S2580 Position Number 998212 Position Classification Title Professional Nurse Functional Title Mobile Health Nurse Position Type Staff University Information UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and "> Instagram. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The School of Nursing is entering a new era to Transform the Future of Nursing with Inclusive Communities, Passionate People, Innovative Practices, and Extraordinary Outcomes. We value and strive for diversity, respect, open communication, and excellence among students, staff, and faculty. The school is CCNE accredited and is a NLN Center of Excellence in Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty. The School of Nursing has over 635 students enrolled in BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN/MBA, DNP, and PhD programs. Please visit our website at . Position Summary Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration This position will staff the mobile health clinic (mobile unit and intermittent pop-up clinics and health fairs). This includes assisting with patient and site scheduling, documentation and security of medical records, conducting point-of-care screenings, completing patient intake, providing patient education, collecting outcomes data, maintaining inventory, and overseeing OSHA clinic guidelines. The person will work with the Mobile Health Practice Coordinator, students, faculty, staff, Project Director, and partners to ensure positive and timely activities in the mobile health initiative. The person may precept students at the mobile health sites. The person should be able to provide a high level of nursing judgment and clinical skills, meet a variety of patient/client needs, and understand community needs and resources. It is expected the person fully enacts the roles of a Registered Nurse noted in the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and national standards of practice and care. The Code for Nurses should be followed for ethical practice. Persons must have good communication and interpersonal skills. The position will require teamwork, timely, accurate, and complete work, regular reports, and HIPAA-compliant practice. They will attend team meetings and mobile health initiative activities as directed by the project director and dean. Minimum Qualifications License to practice as a registered nurse in the state of North Carolina. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Unencumbered RN license in the state of North Carolina Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing Unencumbered RN license in the state of North Carolina Minimum of 2 years RN experience Experience with communities of underserved, rural, minority, and disadvantaged populations Must have own transportation Interview: persons may be asked to conduct a medication formula work sample, a patient care case study situation(s), a patient record documentation exercise, and a brief database exercise. Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes: Name, Company Name, Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor. Email Address Contact Phone Number Position may be required to drive the mobile unit and a valid NC Driver's License is required. Recruitment Range $42,969 - $45,230 Org Dean's Office - NU - 12801 Work Hours of Position 8 A.M - 5 P.M., M-F Number of Months per Year 12 Posting Requirements Job Family Medical & Health Career Banded Title Professional Nurse Open Date 02/22/2023 Close Date 05/24/2023 FTE 0.600 FLSA Non-Exempt If other, please indicate If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Position to be appointed for one year with possibility for reappointment. Grant is for four years. Salary Grade Equivalency Key Responsibilities Key Responsibility Patient intake, screenings, and treatment. Essential Tasks This includes health history, chart documentation, vital signs, family history, family profile, social determinants of health, and other relevant information. This includes point-of-care testing, immunizations, wound management and dressing changes, and documentation of nursing care. Assists the Nurse Practitioner as needed with examination, tests, and treatments. Utilizes telehealth technology for specialty referrals. Key Responsibility Health Education Essential Tasks This may include but not be limited to an appropriate level, language, and age for chronic disease prevention, maintenance, and promotion. This includes educating clients on the use of telehealth technology. Person should use evidence-based guidelines and standards of nursing practice. Key Responsibility Inventory Essential Tasks Maintain mobile health unit inventory, supplies, cleanliness, organization, and internal working space. This may include ordering, stocking, and maintaining supplies and working equipment, driving the mobile unit, etc. Includes organizing supplies for transport to health fairs and intermittent clinic sites. Key Responsibility Referrals Essential Tasks Referrals to community and social agencies, and organizations as needed for health maintenance, prevention, and improvement. This may include services such as social work, employment commission, health department, violence prevention authorities, schools, EMS, etc. Key Responsibility Documentation Essential Tasks Documentation for scheduling sites and patient/client appointments, including but not limited to maintaining site and agency contacts, identifying site logistics/location/parking availability, communication with the Project Director, database to track sites and patient/client numbers, counties, zip code locations, etc. Collaborates with Mobile Health Practice Coordinator in determining mobile site locations. Competency Competency Knowledge - Technical Competency Description Knowledge of unit organization and standard operational procedures. Ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and making assignments. Competency Level Journey Competency Consulting/Advising Competency Description Ability to answer questions from the nursing and medical staff or provide consultation on disease processes, treatment, care, etc. Ability to counsel and advise staff regarding conduct and job performance. Competency Level Advanced Competency Critical Thinking Competency Description Ability to manage complex dilemmas. Ability to anticipate, recognize and respond to potentially problematic situations. Competency Level Advanced Competency Client - Customer Service Competency Description Ability to anticipate and meet patient needs. Ability to demonstrate compassion and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship. Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of services and monitor customer satisfaction. Competency Level Advanced Competency Coaching/Monitoring Competency Description Ability to provide instruction to nursing and medical staff on disease processes, treatment, care, etc. regarding their caseload. Competency Level Advanced Competency Communication Competency Description Ability to use interview techniques that assist the patient/client in describing his/her symptoms and assist in discerning the situation, using an organizational approach. Ability to communicate information to patients, families, and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing, or by demonstration. Competency Level Journey ADA Checklist ADA Checklist "R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%) Physical Effort Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - O, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Reaching - F Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - O, Inside - F, Outside - O, Infectious Bacteria - O Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).

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