Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $23.09 to $33.51 Hourly DOE

This is a union position.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Specialist works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a variety of care in the community and home setting. The MIH Specialist plays a crucial role in improving patient health outcomes, preventing re-admissions to the Emergency Room, Rural Health Clinic, and Hospital level of care. The MIH Specialist serves as a communicator to other departmental team members when referral opportunities and care coordinator needs are recognized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Delivers a patient care plan and orders prescribed by the Provider.
• Manages the referral dashboard in the electronic health record.
• Maintains knowledge of Ferry County Health nursing district policies.
• Communicates closely with external care partners to achieve timely social, medical, and behavioral health referrals as needed.
• Communicates clearly and professionally to deliver and document education about various health topics (such as diabetes prevention, hypertension, nutrition, and advanced care planning).
• Analyzes lab values and integrates them into patient assessments and clinical decisions.
• Provides a compassionate and calming environment for patients so any questions or concerns can be adequately addressed.
• Monitors the referral dashboard and accurately updates patient statuses.
• Inspects, cleans, and restocks the MIH truck to ensure that all the equipment and supplies are present, in good operating order, and ready for response.
• Drives the MIH truck safely as a representative of the district while also following all Washington State statutes and revised codes.
• Activates 911 emergency response when a patient at home is triaged and found to need emergency medical treatment.
• Administers patient care following established active protocols.
• Attends monthly Inter-Agency meetings with the Care Coordinator for collaboration and better understanding of local resources.
• Cooperatively works with community-based organizations to provide comprehensive patient centered community nursing care.
• Delivers MIH program updates to the Nursing department during staff meetings.
• Checks work cell phone voicemails daily and responds to patients timely.
• Reviews Meditech Workload messages daily and communicates clearly back to team members with status updates.
• Documents care provided, assessments, and phone communication events same day the in electronic medical record.
• Assists the Care Coordinator to conduct post-ER follow-up calls to identify patients in need of a potential MIH visit referral.
• Delivers care in the home setting to patients identified as homebound with an active Rural Health Clinic care plan.
• Manages, coordinates, and participates in task force project assignments.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Actively checks and responds to emails and secure qliq messages throughout the day.
• Completes all mandatory education within the given time-frame.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Attends at least 75% of Nursing Department staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Actively participates in the departments quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and the employee handbook.
• Communicates the mission, vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
• Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
• All Ferry County Health employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations, including not but limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN or LPN License in WA State
• Current AHA BLS
• Current AHA PALS
• Current AHA ACLS
• PHTLS preferred, TNCC Preferred
• IV Therapy certificate preferred for LPN applicants
• Current WA State Drivers License
• Attend CHW training and graduate within 6 months of hire
• This is a safety sensitive position and subject to RCW 49.44.240(3)(g)

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.

PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS

The attached Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum indicates the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. *Please reach out to HR for the Physical and Mental demands for this position.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

The Standards of Behavior were developed to reflect Ferry County Healths commitment to excellent community healthcare. The employees commitment to practice these Standards of Behavior will promote an optimal environment of care and foster a positive work environment. Every employee is responsible for and must follow the Standards of Behavior.

THE ORGANIZATION

Ferry County Memorial Hospital (dba Ferry County Health) was established in Republic, Washington in 1945 and moved to its present facility in June of 1974. Until 1989, the Hospital was operated by the Ferry County Hospital Association, a private group composed of members of the community.

Ferry County Health is dedicated to improving health and saving lives in our community. Ferry Countys Mission Statement is: To strengthen the health and well-being of our community through partnership and trust.

Ferry County Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (age 40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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