What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Outreach Clinician position at The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc.?
ECU Health
About The Outer Banks Hospital
The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.
OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.
Position Summary
The Wellness Outreach Clinician serves on the Outreach Health Coach assisting with health assessments, education, and consultations to Outreach customers. The Wellness Clinician assists with the facilitation of health fairs, wellness programs, classes and education events. The Wellness Clinician may also conduct interviews, participate in screenings, and/or review results of health or wellness plans with patients of the Outreach department.
Responsibilities
Performs assessment to include psychosocial, sensory perception, function/mobilization, skin integrity, age related changes and nutritional needs. Obtains patient history, and patient safety checklist, i.e., high risk for fall within scope of licensure.
Develops relationships with participants by assisting them with the process of working towards better health providing support, encouragement, and education.
Documents identified teaching needs and implements plan including patient and/or significant other. Discusses appropriate screenings (mammogram, colorectal, cervical, and dental) with participants as appropriate.
Review lifestyle profile with each participant and gather information about medication, pertinent medical history, social and life styles.
Uses knowledge and skills to discuss wellness with participants. Topics may include health related behaviors, medications, medical history, family history, health concerns and health promotion resources.
Ability to collect specimens and perform simple finger pricks, if necessary. Obtains vital signs, height and weight of participants.
Ability to use AED if needed.
Minimum Requirements
High School and 1-2 years of formal training/education.
Strong preference for a Bachelor or Master's degree in allied health or related field.
American Heart Association BLS is required.
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General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
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