About this role
The Registered Nurse (RN) on the Mobile Medical Unit will provide high-quality nursing care under the supervision of a medical provider. The RN will be responsible for patient assessments, administering treatments, educating patients, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive care to underserved populations. It is a full-time position on a mobile medical unit.
• Conduct thorough patient intakes, including medical history, substance use history, vital signs, and initial screenings based on established screening criteria
• Performs comprehensive and focused physical assessments according to established guidelines
• Obtain/perform point of care and laboratory testing according to standing orders
• Administer/dispense medication for treatment of communicable diseases and/or vaccination for prevention of communicable diseases according to standing orders. • Identify and properly document patient needs and concerns in the Electronic Medical Record, referring complex cases to the Clinical Director as needed. • Communicate promptly and effectively with the Clinical Director or other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care. • Assists patients with appropriate referrals, patient assistance programs, prior authorizations, and coordinate acquisition of certain medications with specialty pharmacy and/or manufacturer. • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery in the mobile unit. • Prepare and maintain the mobile unit's clinical environment, ensuring supplies and equipment are stocked and sterile. Perform quality checks on medical equipment and supplies, including maintaining temperature logs. • Engage in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices and new developments. • Participate in community outreach programs to promote the mobile unit's services.