Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Full-time
Full Time
$19.24 an hour or more depending on qualifications
Grand Portage Reservation
Job Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Department: Health Services/Clinic
Location: Grand Portage Health Services/Clinic
Reports To: Community Health Nurse
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Level: Grade 9 / $19.24 + DOQ
Summary:
Under the supervision of a professional nurse, the LPN gives nursing care to patients at home and participates in clinic activities; is responsible for recognizing and reporting significant changes in the patient’s progress to appropriate responsible persons, by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
On clinic day, screening and preparation of patients for examination by the provider. Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure), brief history of chief complaint, allergies, and medications.
Assist physicians when needed in various sterile and non-sterile procedures.
Screen patients for immunization status, updating when necessary.
Use appropriate forms as deemed by provider (lab slips, referral forms, etc.)
Writes record of care and treatment given and records changes in patient’s condition.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments under close supervision according to agency policies.
Assists in physical examinations and other clinic activities.
Gives routine treatments within the scope of training received and abilities.
Teaches appropriate self-care as directed by the professional nurse. Patient education may include Diabetes information, prenatal education, and diet instruction, etc.
Assist with telephones, triage and reception.
Replenish medical supplies and stock clinic room.
Monitor medical equipment, supply use and inventories.
Participates in routine patient care work during home visits (lifting and moving patients, giving baths and feeding patients when necessary).
Observe patients and reports unusual conditions or behavior to the professional nurse.
Support CHR activities involving home visits, clinical assistance, transportation services, referral programs, pharmaceutical pick-up and delivery.
Daily data entry of patient care activities from PCC (Patient encounter form) into RPMS (Indian Health Record Patient Management System).
Alert Health Director of Contract Health Services/requirements for individual patient(s) for approval and eligibility purposes.
Assist with patient and those family members with application procedures and process of attaining alternate health resources, assist with completion of Workmen’s Compensation, Grand Portage First Report of Injury and other forms as needed for patient health care coverage/requirements/eligibility.
Network, liaison, and/or advocate for patient care working along with other Grand Portage service providers, other external health providers and contract health agencies.
Attains patient consent “Release of Information” and/or “Consent for Treatment” as deemed necessary.
Assist with daily communication of all clinical activities as part of the Health Care Team for Grand Portage Health Services. This includes morning conferencing of pertinent statistical activity and reviewing work day/week.
Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of agency programs and nursing policy and procedures for daily clinical activities.
Assist with ongoing health education and/or yearly events such as hearing assessments, head check, blood pressure and glucose monitoring events.
Other duties as required (annual Walk/Run, WIC, Well Child, Health Fairs).
MAINTAIN PATIENT AND CLINICAL CONFIDENTIALITY AT ALL COST.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Graduated from an accredited nursing program and possess current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Minnesota. The LPN will maintain Minnesota State Standards of Nursing Practice, license, and professional development for clinical competency. Current CPR certification will be maintained during employment. Basic computer skills are required. The LPN must have the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret 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, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages/ratios.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in health situations where information is limited. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Knowledge of working in an Aboriginal health care setting
Knowledge of practical nursing theory and practices
Knowledge of Activities of Daily Living in the care of patients
Knowledge of measures that prevent the spread of disease
Knowledge of and ability to use sterilization equipment
Knowledge of sterile technique in the care of patients
Knowledge of first-aid to use in rendering assistance during emergencies
Willingness to perceive what tasks need to be done and initiate their accomplishments
Email jenns@grandportage.com to apply!
Community Health Nurse (RN)
Full-time
Full Time
$23.92 an hour or more depending on qualifications
Grand Portage Reservation
Job Description
Job Title: Community Health Nurse RN
Department: Health Services/Clinic
Location: Grand Portage Health Services/Clinic (partner clinic to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic)
Reports To: Health Services/Clinic Director
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Level: Grade 12 / $23.92 + DOQ
Summary:
Work as part of a team providing health care to patients at Grand Portage Health Services in the areas of clinical support, community public health, home care and emergent care with a special emphasis in maternal child health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.
Coordinate grant programs and be the lead nurse for the areas of maternal Child health including but not limited to programs and activities such as Follow Along, Child Birthing classes, WIC Child Safety, Family Spirit Home Visiting and Adolescent Health.
Coordinate the Infection Control program including policies, training, and maintaining current knowledge through attendance at meetings, trainings and contact with the appropriate state and federal agencies.
Provide community health support via education and clinics including but not limited to vaccination clinics and preventative screening.
Initiate nursing measures to prevent complications and/or minimize the effects of communicable disease(s).
Act as primary liaison concerning health issues with Head Start, Grand Portage Day Care and the local Charter School.
Maintain current and accurate charts for patients in required reporting systems.
Participate in the planning, development and implementation of agency public health programs and nursing policy and procedures.
Maintain Minnesota State Standards of Nursing Practice, License, professional development for clinical competency including certifications in CPR.
Participate in Wellness Fair, Kid’s Day, Rendezvous Days and other community events.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all federal, state and tribal laws and policies relating to confidentiality, data privacy and information sharing.
Secondary Duties:
Provide nursing care within scope of practice as needed during physician clinic and beyond clinic. Activities include but are not limited to patient triage, IV med administration, suture removal, med box set up and foot care. Attend to walk-in patients; communicate with SCM triage nurse as necessary. Coordinate further care as needed.
Assist with pre-appointment care including blood draws, chart reviews, working with support staff to schedule lab draws.
Refer patients for further diagnostic treatment as ordered by physician. Coordinate with CHR as necessary.
Become certified and perform pre-employment UA’s.
Monitor medical equipment and supply use and inventories; order supplies as necessary.
Network and advocate for patient care with other Grand Portage service providers and health care providers through meetings, community health fairs and health related committees.
Assist with telephones and receptions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
RN with current, valid licensure required. Maternal Child Health experience highly desired.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work as part of a team.
Excellent inter-personal relationship, decision making and communication skills.
Understanding of and ability to work with various computer systems.
Willingness to work overtime and flexibility.
Knowledge of/experience working in American Indian Community; American Indian preference.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to be insurable with Grand Portage Reservation auto insurance.
Email jenns@grandportage.com to apply!
Community Health Nurse
Full-time
Full Time
Hourly
$30 - 33/hour
This position is responsible for assisting Native American Community Clinic (NACC) Community Health Department preventative care and chronic disease management grant programming and quality improvement projects through patient outreach and education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Phone and mail outreach for population health management. Includes scheduling appointments and basic care coordination.
Generate population health reports for various preventative health and chronic disease management initiatives
Educate patients on timeline for preventative care screening and follow up including cancer screening, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, well child checks, asthma management and others.
Recruit for chronic disease management groups and preventative care events and programming.
Field Community Health Department referrals including diabetes education, diabetes prevention program, mobile medical services (mammogram and vision), asthma management, and colorectal cancer screening fit kit referrals.
Support grant specific program evaluation activities and incorporating findings to refine and improve program effectiveness to meet grant deliverables
Track attendance and reach required for each grant
Complete monthly reports for program and grant activities provided to Community Health Manager.
Assist with grant reporting as requested by Community Health Manager Core duties and responsibilities include the following.
Assist with the programs in purchasing and budget maintenance.
Work with grant/project evaluators and Community Health Manager to develop data and reports as required to fulfill requirements of program evaluation plans.
Maintain regular communication with project partners and with the project officer to fulfill grant requirements, including submitting regular reports, as required.
Support ongoing sustainability planning on behalf of Community Health Programs.
Play an active role on the outreach team. Other duties may be assigned.
GRANTS:
MINNESOTA DEPARMENT OF HEALTH (MDH): SAGE SCOPES GRANT & MINNESOTA CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS NETWORK: COLOCRECTAL CANCER SCREENING GRANT
Assist with identifying eligible patients for colorectal cancer screening outreach
Deliver colorectal cancer screening promotion and education for eligible patients through mailings and phone calls
Provide fit kit education and follow up for eligible patients
Complete MDH Sage Scopes enrollment forms and tracking for eligible patients seeking colorectal cancer screening
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MDH): ASTHMA GRANT
Conduct outreach to patients with asthma with elevated Asthma Control Test (ACT)
Administer an asthma control test via phone outreach for those with elevated and past due ACT
Provide education to each patient or that patient’s caregiver on how to use the Asthma Action Plan to guide asthma management.
Provide education on reducing home-based allergens and referring to home visiting asthma programs.
Complete spirometry for asthma patients
GREAT LAKES INTERTRIBAL EPIDEMIOLOGY CENTER (GLITEC) GOOD HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN INDIAN COUNTRY GRANT:
Increasing awareness of prediabetes among tribal members and health care providers/ health professionals
education and awareness of chronic disease prevention and management at urban Native American community events
engagement of current patients in regular screening of chronic diseases including diabetes
engagement of current patients in lifestyle support for diabetes prevention and prediabetes
clinical services to support prevention, detection, and control of high blood pressure and/or high blood cholesterol.
referral and engagement in culturally specific chronic disease prevention education and production.
Direct delivery of patient education and support
Increased patient engagement with at home monitoring, improved control measures
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Clinical Manager
Full-time
Full Time
$105,000 - 120,000
SUMMARY:
The Clinical Manager will provide clinical supervision and training, coordinate daily schedules, and manage the flow of all clinical teams, including the nursing and medical assistant teams in Medical, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment), and Outreach.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions with all nursing teams include, but are not limited to:
Nursing Program Leadership:
Empower providers and support staff to improve care delivery and outcomes. Promote shared responsibility for patient care processes among team members.
Translate organizational goals into actionable steps for the nurse team to execute as well as work to define clear departmental goals for the nursing staff.
Develops a strategic plan for the medical assistant program at NACC to optimize patient flow and outcomes, ensuring that all team members are conducting work at the highest licensure level.
Serves on the management team and shares responsibility for fiscal, medical, and administrative stewardship of the organization, including compliance, risk management, and quality improvement programs. Participates in departmental planning efforts.
Program Development:
Develop, implement, and oversee all aspects of each clinical program including policies/procedures, staffing, and program optimization.
Collaborate with other teams to integrate medical, behavioral, chemical health, and social support services.
Serve as the main point of contact between each program and external stakeholders, including partner and referral organizations.
Develop policies and procedures to support improvement in patient and organizational outcomes.
In partnership with the Medical Leadership Team, establish clinical standards that will aim to promote implementation of evidence-based practice and patient- centered care.
Clinical Oversight:
Develops a strategic plan for the nursing and medical assistant programs at NACC to optimize patient flow and outcomes, ensuring that all team members are conducting work at the highest licensure level.
Oversee medical assistant tasks, ensuring adequate staffing to facilitate:
Rooming of patients
Collaboration with lab management
Documentation management in the EMR
Equipment and supply management
Oversee nursing tasks, assisting with improving efficiency and flow to each area. Supports nursing tasks as needed: Patient phone calls and patient triage; Management of the EMR nursing desktop; Prescription refills and durable medical equipment; Tracking, coordination, and case managing chronic conditions; Manages prescription refills and durable medical equipment using standing orders and provider direction.
Develop each nursing program to have necessary checks and balances so that patient progress and outcomes are optimized, including Medical, MAT, and Infectious Disease/Outreach.
Responds to medical emergencies and incidents involving patients.
Serves as the Infection Control Officer for the organization, ensuring policies and workflow support optimal infection control practices in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control guidelines.
Medication Storage and Accountability:
Maintains stock of commonly prescribed antiretroviral therapy samples and medication resources in clinic through partnerships with pharmaceutical representatives.
Responsible for maintenance of sample medications and the medication disposal program.
Implement controls and procedures related to medication access, safety, and security, promptly addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
Oversee the secure storage, handling, and dispensation of buprenorphine to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to prevent diversion or misuse. Ensure accurate records of buprenorphine inventory are maintained, including receipts, distributions, and disposals, conducting regular audit.
Implement controls and procedures related to medication access, safety, and security, promptly addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
Patient Care Coordination:
Responsible for oversight and compliance with the Health Care Home program.
Work with care coordinators to optimize patient access, engagement, and retention in each program.
Oversee the development and implementation of individualized care plans, ensuring a holistic and patient-centered approach.
Address any barriers to care and work collaboratively with patients and families to support successful treatment outcomes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises employees within the nursing and medical assistant team within the Medical Clinic, MAT, and Outreach teams.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Public Health Nurse (PHN) designation from the Minnesota Board of Nursing
Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing leadership experience, with a focus on working with underserved populations, chronic disease management, community outreach, and/or addiction/substance use disorders.
Proven experience in program development, management, and evaluation.
Experience working with chemically dependent adults and knowledge of harm reduction principles, preferred.
Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Registered Nurse (RN)
Full-time
Full Time
$70,000 - 84,000
SUMMARY:
NACC’s mission is to promote the health & wellness of mind, body, and spirit of Native American families. We offer a full range of healthcare services that include Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental, and Substance Abuse. The ideal candidate should have experience organizing, monitoring work performance and progress, clinical experience in community care, and population health management. This position reports to the Clinic Manager and assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to a culturally diverse population. The RN will assist in providing nursing care in an outpatient ambulatory setting. Candidates must possess strong communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to resolve workplace issues effectively.
RN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Care Essential Functions:
Responsible for managing patient phone calls and patient triage (phone and walk in) including but not limited to communicating abnormal labs and other orders directed by providers.
Assists in coordinating vaccine programming, activities, and events while complying with NACC policies and procedures. This may include administration of vaccines in clinic as needed.
Manages prescription refills and durable medical equipment using standing orders and provider direction.
Manages incoming paperwork for home health and external orders.
Responsible for performance improvement and reporting related to RN or LPN functions, including prenatal, pediatric, asthma and diabetes care treatment and indicators.
Responds to medical emergencies and incidents involving patients.
Responsible for maintenance of the crash cart, medication disposal program, and sample medications.
Works with NACC’s leadership team to carry out projects as they relate to the nursing team.
Attends regular meetings with Medical Director, care coordinator and medical teams for planning and reporting.
Participates in work groups as requested.
Other related duties requested by Clinic Manager.
Care Management:
Responsible for the coordination of care for clinic patients. Duties may include, but are not limited to population management and tracking of patient engagement in care; scheduling patient appointments, imaging, transfers of care and hospital admissions; navigating referrals to specialists: coordination of outpatient/inpatient continuity of care; tracking of high-risk patients and abnormal test results
Conducts nurse-led visits through the utilization of clinic standing orders. Nurse-led visits include planning. intake visit, complete physical, and routine follow-up visits.
Perform assessment of patient's unmet social needs and help patients navigate community resources including classes, services, WIC, dental care, nutritionists and other social services as needed.
Completes accurate, timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record. Documentation and records requirements include completion of office visit notes, updating patient care sheets, acquiring records and closing patient charts according to clinic protocol.
Conduct population management outreach phone calls to promote engagement in care for patients lost to follow-up. Population calls can include rescheduling missed appointments, follow-up, and non engagement calls.
Perform other program duties as requested to ensure the delivery of high quality, accessible care. Duties include, but are not limited to, maintenance of patient educational material and coordination of supplies in clinic.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or experience: Minimum 2 year experience providing direct patient care services in clinic setting; previous experience working with Native Americans or other marginalized communities preferred.
Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Registered Nurse (RN); active, unrestricted license to practice in Minnesota; BLS CPR; proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
Computer skills required: Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Presentation software (PowerPoint); experience using EMR preferred.
Other skills required: Works well independently and on a team; excellent communication, customer service, and case management skills.
Family Practice Provider
Full-time
Full Time
$110,000 - 180,000
Job Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for providing medical treatment in the Native American Community Clinic (NACC) within the scope of their specialty.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides comprehensive primary healthcare for patients of NACC
Performs initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
Orders and administers diagnostic tests
Records patient medical histories in NACCs Electronic Medical Record
Communicates test results to patients and their families
Actively participates in medical program planning
Assumes on-call duties as required
Maintains a good working relationship with colleagues, staff, and community partners of NACC
Abides by clinical protocols, policies, and procedures
Maintains productivity standards of the medical clinic
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as an RN and APRN by the board of nursing and certified by a national nurse certification organization acceptable to the board to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
Nurse Outreach Program Manager
Full-time
Full Time
$80,000-92,000
SUMMARY:
The Nurse Outreach Program Manager will provide direct nursing care and oversight of nursing outreach functions in the community, as well as coordinate a team of nurses and harm reduction staff in the development and implementation of mobile healthcare services at a Federally Qualified Health Center. NACC’s nursing outreach program will provide preventive health and acute care services within a mobile unit, as well as within Southside Harm Reduction Services’ drop-in center, and in other outreach settings, focusing on serving people experiencing barriers to healthcare including homelessness and substance use.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Professional Nursing Care and Outreach-Based Care Coordination
Provide professional nursing care (including triage, assessment, intervention, evaluation) in varying community settings, prioritizing trauma-informed care principles and patient-led care plans.
Deliver skilled interventions including, but not limited to, wound care and assessment, foot care, medication and vaccine administration, phlebotomy, education, standing orders, and vital signs.
Conduct nurse-led visits through the utilization of standing orders.
Coordinate and assist in provider visits via telehealth, in the community, or at the clinic site.
Provide health services stationed part-time at Southside Harm Reduction Services’ harm reduction drop-in center. Work closely with Southside’s staff to coordinate care for Southside clients, and serve as a health-services resource to staff and volunteers of the drop-in space.
Utilize harm reduction strategies to address health concerns disproportionately affecting unhoused populations including HIV, hepatitis C, STIs, wounds, foot health, asthma, diabetes, substance use disorder, overdose risk, and behavioral health concerns. Provide harm reduction services including naloxone, syringe and safer use supplies and education.
Perform assessments of patient’s unmet medical, behavioral, and social care needs and support the care team in meeting these needs. Help patients navigate community resources and specialty care, as well as linkages to primary care when needed. Work to reduce barriers through follow-up, transportation support, appointment reminders, and other strategies. Provide advocacy on behalf of patients seeking outside care.
Work collaboratively with clinic staff to identify high-risk or out-of-care individuals. Offer mobile care coordination services and linkages to care as appropriate.
Complete accurate, timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record according to clinic protocol.
Read and interpret patient charts and lab results. Review new labs and identify need for provider follow up. Communicate with provider as needed.
Assist patients in care transitions, such as entering or discharging from treatment, hospitalizations, respite programs, and shelters. Work with external service providers to ensure continuity of care.
Facilitate rapid access to HIV and hepatitis C care, PrEP, PEP, and buprenorphine for substance use disorder.
Support care plan and medication adherence through medication set up, delivery, and routine lab draws.
Program Management
In collaboration with Medical Leadership, lead a small group of staff in a transition from in-clinic to outreach-based health services.
In collaboration with Medical Leadership, develop policies and procedures to support mobile health services utilizing evidence-based practices and patient-centered care models.
In partnership with medical Leadership and Southside Harm Reduction Services, develop and implement health services for people who use drugs delivered out of a new community drop-in space.
Work in partnership with Medical Leadership and Quality Team to monitor QA, QI, and performance reports. Coach and mentor staff to address continuous quality improvement in clinical care, customer service, and outreach.
Supervise and lead the day-to-day work of clinical outreach staff.
Develop relationships with community organizations and individuals to ensure collaboration and partnership to advance program goals.
Communicate frequently and directly with team members on patient needs and direction of daily work and larger issues affecting the health status of homeless individuals.
Utilize staff teams within NACC to refer clients appropriately, including but not limited to the patient advocate, population health, MAT services, infectious disease treatment, and other teams.
Initiate and lead targeted ‘in-reach’ and outreach to engage, educate, refer, and connect out-of-care patients to integrated health care services.
Oversee the management of medication stock and clinic supplies; maintain an inventory system, including par levels for all medications and supplies; complete monthly medication inventory to ensure compliance with 340b audits; inventory expired medications and dispose appropriately. Document data, plans, clinical actions, client progress, response to care and other relevant patient information in EHR.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises employees within the Outreach Nursing Program.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing.
Public health nurse registration preferred.
Clinical experience in community health and outreach-based nursing.
Proven experience in program development, management, and evaluation.
Experience working with chemically dependent adults and knowledge of harm reduction principles
Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervising employees.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Nurse Practitioner
Full-time
Full Time
Annual
Cedar Riverside Peoples Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is pleased to invite qualified medical providers to apply for this open Nurse Practitioner role. People's Center is a nationally recognized non-profit community health center serving vibrant communities in the Twin Cities. Our clinics located in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood and Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis are dedicated to delivering high-level and affordable healthcare services.
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions collaboratively within the medical provider team to coordinate the patient care needs of the patients they see. Will provide a safe, accessible and responsive service to our patient population.
Main Responsibilities
Providing primary care to patients
Performing examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
Setting up and monitoring medical equipment
Ordering and administering diagnostic tests
Communicating test results to patients and their families
Recording patient medical histories
Operating and maintaining medical equipment
Qualifications
Master's in Nursing/Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
Nationally Certified
BLS Certified
DEA Licensure
Benefits
We offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), national health services corps loan repayment. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), family care leave, bereavement, jury duty and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, education assistance, and more.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credentialing including background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
People's Center Clinics & Services is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
RN/Care Coordinator
Full-time
Full Time
$30-38/hour
https://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Nursing
• Serves as the contact point, advocate, and informational resource for patients, care team,
family/caregiver(s), payers, and community resources
• Handles incoming triage calls:
o Provides appropriate patient education regarding medical condition
o Provides medication instructions
o Supports providers by following up with patients regarding their lab/imaging results as guided
by the provider
o Documents telephone discussions in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR)
• Handles incoming Nursing Home Orders
• Handles incoming pharmacy questions, clarifications and prior authorizations
• Calls patients with medication changes, directions and education, as ordered by providers
• Provides nursing support, when needed, to the Nurse Midwives and NHS providers
• Utilizes the Patient Portal to communicate with patients
• Sees patients on daily nurse schedule:
o Responds to the needs of walk-in patients
o Assists providers as needed
o Provides education on medical condition, e.g., asthma, diabetes, family planning
o Reads and documents PPD results
• Provides refill requests that come through the EMR, phone or fax
• Reconciles medications
• Maintains a logbook of all dispensed medication at the direction of the medical provider
• Maintains an emergency box of medications
• Oversees the application/enrollment and tracking process for patients in indigent medication
programs
• Prescribes medications per standing order protocols, e.g., STI treatment, Vitamin D deficiency
• Provides community-based nursing care as established by the organization, as requested
Care Coordination/Case Management Support
• Maintains Health Care Home (HCH) and FUHN registries for patient follow-up:
o Assists with the identification of “high risk” patients (those with chronic illness and/or special
health care needs)
o Contacts patients to enroll them into HCH and documents patient’s acceptance or declination,
to populate the registry
o Contacts patients that are on the FUHN ID/ Stratification tool to get them in for follow-up care
and educates patients on when to utilize the ER
o Reviews FUHN/ID Stratification patient’s EMR to see what patients may need; refers to
specialty providers and to helps with medication reconciliation
• Works with patients to plan and monitor care:
o Assesses patient’s unmet health and social needs
o Develops a care plan with the patient, family/caregiver(s) and providers (emergency plan,
health management plan, medical summary, and ongoing action plan, as appropriate)
o Monitors adherence to care plans, evaluates effectiveness, monitors patient progress in a
timely manner, and facilitates changes as needed
o Creates ongoing processes for patient and family/caregiver(s) to determine and request the
level of care coordination support they desire
• Facilitates patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers
• Educates patient and family/caregiver(s) about relevant community resources
• Cultivates and supports primary care and specialty provider co-management with timely
communication, inquiry, follow-up, and integration of information into the care plan regarding
transitions in care and referrals
• Facilitates and attends HCH meetings between patient, family/caregiver(s) and provider
• In collaboration with the primary care provider, assigns the appropriate tiering level based on
required criteria for HCH patients
• Advocates for the participant in understanding needs surrounding transportation, shelter, child
care and safety. Refers participant to behavioral health services if warranted
• Keeps EMR care plans updated for easy access by HCH Team
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with HCH Team daily in-person, by phone, inbox
messaging and/or team huddles to update and advance care coordination within the Team
• Utilizes all available tools to deliver education, instruction, care coordination and training,
including: computer; patient registry; HCH brochure; HCH care plan; other HCH policies &
procedures (tiering process, pre-visit planning, screening process); after-visit summaries; disease
management brochures; disease management participant tracking records (Diabetes glucose
records, nutritional records, wellness/exercise plan, blood pressure record); disease-specific
educational handouts; services offered by NHS
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
• Works collaboratively and respectfully with staff and others—individually and as part of a team—
to achieve optimal efficiency, outcomes and morale
• Interacts in a culturally competent manner with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds,
including but not limited to: socio-economics, race and ethnicity, nationality and religion, both inclinic and in the community
• Maintains excellent and punctual attendance
• Attends and actively participates in staff and departmental meetings
• Attends agency functions and meetings as relevant or required
• Works at any or all NHS clinics, as needed
• Uses computer daily including e-mail, word documents, spreadsheets, patient management
system, electronic health record, and patient portal, as needed to carry out essential job functions
• Maintains any required licensure/certification
• Demonstrates commitment to agency mission and goals
• Abides by corporate compliance program, HIPAA regulations and other agency policies and
procedures
• Participates daily in pre-visit planning and huddles (RN, Provider, Medical Assistant, Front Desk)
• Plans, organizes, and multitasks
• Speaks, understands, reads and writes English sufficiently to carry out all essential duties
• Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current Minnesota RN license
• Minimum one year experience in a primary care setting preferred
• Patient education experience
• Family planning experience highly desired
• Motivated to improve the health of the community
• Excellent interpersonal communication
Street Outreach Nurse
Full-time
Full Time
$70,965.05 - $114,204.97 annually
Description
Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless is seeking a Street Outreach Nurse who will be responsible for leading panel management and care coordination for patients of the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Medical Street Outreach program. We are looking for someone who is skilled and experienced in working with individuals experiencing homelessness in unsheltered settings, to support the team’s response to the public health priorities of the opioid crisis and infectious diseases related to drug use (e.g. the current HIV outbreak among injection drug users and people experiencing unsheltered homelessness). In this role, the Street Outreach Nurse will meet with patients where they are: on the street and/or in encampments in the Minneapolis area to provide care with the goal of improving health outcomes for individuals affected by these public health priorities. Working closely with medical providers, this position will assess patient’s health care needs and provide care such as medication management, point of care labs, wound care, and vaccinations as well as connect patients to health care homes for ongoing care.
Hennepin County Public Health is committed to advancing health and racial equity. We recognize racism is a public health crisis. We are committed to change, and to co-creating solutions with those impacted to support communities where everyone experiences optimal health and wellness. Diverse voices are critical to this mission. We encourage you to join us in this work!
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at Health Care Homeless clinic sites, in street outreach with the outreach team, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Nurse, Staff.
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In this position, you will:
Work collaboratively with the HCH Medical Outreach Team in following the objectives as related to the public health priorities of the opioid crisis and drug related infectious disease work and do the following:
Engage with patients who are unsheltered or are adjacent to the unsheltered community who do not seek traditional methods of health care.
While building relationships and trust, promote harm reduction while identifying health needs, and assess readiness to engage in health care.
Offer focused street medicine through a trauma-informed and harm-reduction lens, which may also include the facilitation of access to social services including needs assessment, housing, case management, benefits, legal help, and assistance with basic needs.
Partner with HCH medical providers to help patients access medications specific to the public health priorities, primarily: medications for opiate use disorder, antiretroviral medications for patients living with HIV, pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, screening/treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and treatment of other infections related to drug use.
Collaborate with other community street outreach agencies and Hennepin County departments and participate with staff on broader county projects.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement projects for street outreach.
Collaborate with Outreach Supervisor to establish work plans and timelines, monitor progress, and evaluate results.
Document data, plans, clinical actions, client progress, response to care, and other relevant patient information in Epic and in compliance with statute and rules of confidentiality.
Need to have:
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Possession of a valid license, in good standing, as a Registered Nurse, or a permit to practice, issued by the State of Minnesota.
CPR certification.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit to travel to various locations within Hennepin County.
Nice to have:
Experience working with:
Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
Advanced phlebotomy techniques.
Panel Management and Medical Case Management.
Indigenous populations/programs focused on providing healthcare to Indigenous people.
Individuals with mental health and substance use disorder.
Electronic medical record system, specifically Epic and/or a similar system.
Experience establishing outreach connections, program collaboration, meeting patients outdoors, and street outreach.
Ability to:
Work in interdisciplinary team.
Communicate both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and the impacts of racism on service provision, organizational effectiveness, and on relationships with staff, partners, and those we serve.
Be a strategic, adaptive, and creative thinker.
Knowledge of public health approaches and practices.
Knowledge of the impacts of racism on health and the social determinants of health.
About the department:
Hennepin County Public Health’s vision is for all people who live, work and play in Hennepin County to experience optimal health grounded in health and racial equity. Our department works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them to be healthy. We promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, and reduce chronic diseases.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge - select Guest.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to pass a driver's license check, complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis, and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Rebecca Maddaus
Rebecca.Maddaus@hennepin.us