Registered Nurse-Nursing Research

Job Description

Market Range: 10

Hiring Salary: $4,182.12 - $5,416.67/Monthly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), the Registered Nurse participates in clinical care related to large Tennessee Department of Health grant. The purpose of the grant is to establish a Mobile Health Unit (MHU) Program that delivers innovative, evidenced-based healthcare services in Dyer, Hardeman, and Haywood counties. This position assists with the delivery of care at mobile clinic sites primarily including but not limited to, providing information, assisting patients, recording medical histories, assisting with SDoH assessments, and performing preliminary assessments and physical tests. This position drives the Mobile Health Unit, assuring daily operational logs are complete, maintaining medical supplies, inventory, and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.

Responsibilities

1. Drives the mobile health unit to the site of service, refuels as needed, and empties the gray water tank.
2. Conducts patient health history assessment, obtains vitals, monitors patients for change in status, communicates findings to APRN, contributes to and implements care plans, and provides patient education.
3. Performs finger sticks and draws blood for laboratory specimens according to protocol.
4. Coordinates patient care, schedules patient appointments, triages patient phone calls, schedules referrals, and administers tests under clinician orders.
5. Enters data into electronic medical record (EMR) system and assists with coding and billing.
6. Assists patients with understanding treatment goals, identifies any barriers to treatment, and seeks to resolve any barriers to care.
7. Conducts daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
8. Assists the research team with obtaining data for grant reporting.
9. Communicates with APRN, family, caregivers, and other health care workers.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Registered Nurse (R.N.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of related experience. Must have a valid Driver's License and personal vehicle insurance.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must hold a valid and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Tennessee. Maintain BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification. (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other staff.
• Strong leadership skills, self-confidence, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to rapidly identify and gather required information to assess and care for patients.
• Ability to think quickly and provide information with confidence and clarity.
• Perseverance and self-management to achieve defined objectives.
• Knowledge of chronic medical conditions are the keys to success in this role.
• Knowledge of Tele-Medicine.