Outreach RN MIHP

$2,000 sign-on bonus available.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the MIHP Care Coordinator (40%):
  • Performs home and office visits, completing psychological, sociological, medical, and nutritional assessments according to protocol.
  • Provides counseling as deemed necessary based on assessments.
  • Participates in team care plan development and monitoring through case conferences with all disciplines working with the client, including other agencies involved.
  • Makes referrals within and outside of GLBHC programs for needed services.
  • Provides or arranges follow-up with other team members.
  • Completes and submits all required documentation for client records in compliance with MIHP standards.
• Complies with billing and record-keeping requirements of the program (30%).
• Participates in quality improvement activities (10%).
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor (10%).

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Michigan RN license under Part 172 of Michigan Public Act 368 of 1968, as amended.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience:
  • MSN or BSN with at least one year of community health, pediatric, and/or maternal/infant nursing services, or
  • ADN with at least two years of community health, pediatric, and/or maternal/infant nursing services.
• Previous fieldwork in the service area preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with proof of personal liability and property damage insurance.

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to coordinate patient services and collaborate with other service organization personnel.
• Organized and effective with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to provide services in an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and objective manner.
• Comfortable visiting clients in their homes, including deteriorated or high-risk neighborhoods.
• Flexible in scheduling and accepting referrals from other members of the care team.

Physical Effort

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for an entire workday.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and/or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Schedule

40 hours per week; flexible and varied.

Travel

• Extensive travel required within the service area using a company or personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed at the corporation’s existing rate).
• Minimal out-of-service area travel may be required for conferences/training (reimbursement consistent with GLBHC policy).