Street Medicine Nurse RN

STRIDE Community Health Center - Wheat Ridge, CO

Job Title: Street Medicine Nurse RN

Position: Full-time (40hr per week) Nurse for STRIDE Street Medicine Program

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $72,000 - $96,000

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Wheat Ridge

State: CO

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Provides nursing care outreach in encampments and streets to highly vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.
Provides nursing care at respite, shelters, micro-communities, health fairs, school based events/outreach.
Implements care plans and provides urgent and primary care services within a licensed Registered Nurse scope of practice.
Collaborates in managing common health care problems present in the community, such as diseases of neglect and exposure, substance abuse related illnesses, cognitive impairments, chronic illnesses, infectious diseases, musculoskeletal problems, and psychiatric disease.
Performs timely client/patient triage assessment with clinical competence and judgment for urgent/drop-in-care.
Provides education and counseling on various health topics including pregnancy counseling, contraception, and mental health conditions.
Performs initial and continued assessment of client health status, immunization, and TB screening.
Provides outreach, information, referral, care coordination, and case management services.
Implements innovative interventions to improve care of high-risk individuals experiencing homelessness.
Uses multiple EMR platforms to gather patient information and maintains medical records.
Communicates effectively with clients, clinic staff, and the public in a non-discriminatory manner.
Participates in Street Medicine clinical case conferences and other meetings.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Ability to coordinate care with medical assistants and other support staff
Commitment to primary care services for underserved populations
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to present information effectively
Independent work using professional judgment and diplomacy
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills

Preferred Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Lived experience relative to working with people experiencing homelessness

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of one year experience in community health as a Registered Nurse

Education: Not specified

License & Certification:

Current and valid Colorado Registered Nurse license
Current and valid Colorado BLS

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, undergo tuberculosis screening and testing

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
401(k) with matching
Work-life balance
NHSC Loan Repayment
Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, and more

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

STRIDE conducts background checks including criminal history, education, license, and certification.
STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer.
Implement a 90-day probationary period for all new employees.

Facility Details

Name: STRIDE Community Health Center

Description: STRIDE is one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, offering comprehensive services across 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.

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