Wellness Nurse (Casual) - Mobile Clinic (grant-funded)

Wellness Nurse (Casual) - Mobile Clinic (Grant-Funded)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Department: Mobile Clinic

FTE: Casual (hours per pay period vary) Workdays: Monday - Friday Shift(s): Days Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person Other: Driving Requirements; grant funded position (8/1/2028)

Purpose of this position:

Safe delivery of injections at immunization/vaccine (flu) clinic sites according to HCMC protocol. Assists immunization/vaccine clients to correctly complete registration/insurance forms. At clinic sites, manages the traffic flow of clients to maintain on-time appointments and scheduled clinic time. As trained and needed competency in performing additional wellness services such as biometrics, TB Testing and other projects that may arise at HCMC sponsored clinic and wellness sites. Provide follow-up coaching/education for participants.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates ability to landmark injection sites and the safe delivery of vaccine/immunizations according to polices and protocols to clients. Possess clinical assessment skills to handle emergency situations; ie adverse reaction to vaccine/immunization. Check registration/insurance form for completeness and legibility before immunization or screen is administered. Able to arrange for a supply pick-up via computer generated appointment. Use of computer to reconcile clinics. (This generates the number and type of vaccinations given) Ensures completeness of all forms used at clinic site. Provide clinic/staff feedback to appropriate members of the corporate wellness team. Provides oversight/mentoring of PSC's at clinic and wellness site. Willingness to learn and perform biometric screening, TB lab draws and other wellness projects/tests as business needs arise. Provide coaching/education relative to immunizations, biometric screenings and other wellness tests and projects. Establishes rapport with clients with the purpose of being motivational and help client establish wellness goals. When questions arise from clients, responses are in alignment with HCMC training/protocols/mission statements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education/Work Experience: Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college Minimum 1 year of recent nursing experience (or equivalent work hours) OR An approved equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Experience in immunization and biometric screening clinics Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer skills; access to the internet and email. Email is primary means of communication between wellness services and remote seasonal employees Able to push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds as needed Able to bend, squat and kneel as needed during set-up of clinics. Proficiency in counseling and administering immunizations and manual blood pressure. Willingness to learn to use Cholestech machine, perform glucose testing, calculate body mass index, perform TB lab draw and other projects as needed Must have access to internet and email. Ability to check email daily once hired and provided an assignment Knowledge of computer software, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Windows, Access and Excel Ability to multi-task. Demonstrated customer service skills. Be a healthy role model with the ability to communicate healthy lifestyle practices and behavior modifications to clients Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment Dependable, timely and committed to excellence Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of private health information Must have highly developed organizational skills and ability to follow-through with organized tasks Demonstrates strong communication skills, written and verbal Demonstrated skills in database management Must be self-confident, dependable, timely and self-sufficient Demonstrated dependability, tact, patience and the ability to make appropriate decisions Must have computer skills necessary to accomplish requirements of position including word processing, related facility software and internet research tools Must be able to sit, stand, use hand to finger, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach with hands and arms, move intermittently, walk up, and down stairs and walk from car to client home in changing weather. Must be able to lift, carry and move equipment or supplies, etc. not to exceed 35 pounds License/Certifications: CPR/AED and first aid certifications Valid driver's license, and reliable transportation to travel to clinic sites