Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Position and Program Highlights:
- Candidates qualify by either being Accepted or Enrolled into a second-degree BSN program (also known as accelerated BSN (ABSN) program)
- Able to maintain full-time student enrollment with good standing in a second-degree BSN program
- Will work part-time during the school semester and full-time in-between semesters.
- Flexible work schedule: 24 hours per bi-weekly pay period while enrolled in classes, 80 hours per bi-weekly pay period during school breaks or in-between semesters.
- Full-time benefits provided: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Stipend provided while attending classes.
- 90-day grace period to pass the NCLEX exam after graduation
- 3-year commitment to work as a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) post-graduation
General Purpose
- Coordinate indirect clinical functions and acts as support person to Clinical Staff.
Essential Duties
- Receives, delivers, and records messages/voice mail from patients/families or Caregivers to appropriate personal in a timely manner using appropriate telephone etiquette
- Manages the Daily Activity Logs (DAL) of all Caregivers providing direct patient care to ensure concise patient care statistics and fulfillment of scheduled visits (frequency)
- Verifies and enters patient discharges into the Agency computer system when applicable.
- Performs general secretarial/office duties
- Initiates and tracks insurance authorization as required
- Assists in various audits to ensure agency is meeting regulatory and accrediting standards, relays related information to appropriate leader when audit variations are noted
- Maintains medical supply inventory, which includes ordering, stocking and supplies filing
- Assists with clinical scheduling
| General Requirements | * None |
| Work Experience | * Previous experience in a health care related field preferred * Microsoft software experience preferred * Experience with Epic preferred * Experience with insurance determination and authorization preferred * Medical Terminology preferred * Previous clerical/secretarial experience preferred |
| Education | * High school diploma or GED * Accepted into an accelerated BSN (ABSN) program (also known as second-degree BSN program) * Other bachelor's degree |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | * Computer skills * Interpersonal/communication skills, verbal and written. * Ability to work independently and prioritize workload * Ability to assure confidentiality regarding sensitive materials. |
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Sparrow Home Care is a non-profit, certified home care agency serving the Mid-Michigan region including residents of Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Ionia, and surrounding counties since 1984. As the leading home care organization in Mid-Michigan, we work with you to find your best healthcare options and provide an uninterrupted continuum of care as you transition back to your daily life.
| Shift | Variable |
| Degree Type / Education Level | Bachelor's |
| Status | Part-time Benefit Eligible |
| Facility | Sparrow Home Care |
| Experience Level | Under 4 Years |