Registered Nurse (RN) (Chi-Care Med)

Nurse (RN)Organization: Chi-Care Med Location: Mobile outreach throughout Chicago, IL Schedule: 3-5-hour shifts, 1–2 times per week Compensation: $40/hourAbout Us: We are a nonprofit mobile medical clinic dedicated to bringing compassionate, accessible care directly to individuals experiencing homelessness and/or without access to adequate health care. Our team primarily provides acute urgent care, vaccinations, harm reduction education, and connections to social services directly where they are needed most. We believe in meeting people with dignity, respect, and trust.Position OverviewThe Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in delivering frontline clinical care during mobile outreach shifts. This position focuses on acute urgent care, infectious disease screening, vaccinations, and harm reduction education, while also serving as a trusted bridge to medical and social services. The Nurse works closely with clinical providers, clinical team members, Peacekeepers, and outreach staff to ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care in the community. While working within the Harm Reduction Paradigm, the Nurse will support Chi-Care Med's mission of providing equitable, person-centered healthcare to those experiencing homelessness or barriers to access by offering medical treatment, education, and linkage to ongoing care. They will provide care in multiple outreach settings including mobile medical van, street medicine sites, shelters, and community events.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate patient triage, including intake, registration, record creation, and history collectionObtain and document vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.)Conduct basic physical assessments and provide appropriate counseling for acute and chronic conditionsSupport Clinical Providers in delivering direct care during street medicine outreach and on mobile medical vanAdminister vaccinations, reconstitute medications, and dispense as neededAssist in conducting infectious disease POC screening within scope of licenseManage storage and inventory of suppliesEnsure accurate and timely documentation into electronic health records (EHR) or internal databases in accordance with confidentiality and compliance standardsAssist with documentation of health-related activities and other services provided, as required by funding or accrediting sourcesIdentify patient social needs and assist with connections to higher-level care or partner organizationsCollaborate with Peacekeepers to maintain a safe and welcoming environmentAssist with program set-up and break-down during outreach daysProvide teaching and guidance to students, volunteers, or new staffParticipate in team meetings, internal trainings, and partner collaborations as requiredBe flexible and ready to step in wherever needed to support smooth program operationsContribute to quality improvement and safety effortsQualificationsActive Illinois RN license (required)BLS/ACLS certification (required)Knowledge of, or strong interest in, harm reduction and street-based medical careStrong interpersonal, teaching, and teamwork skillsEmpathetic and aligned with Chi-Care's mission of meeting people with dignityAbility to react quickly in emergencies; demonstrated "street smarts"Demonstrated experience in counseling patients/clientsWilling to travel and provide services in various outreach settings, including shelters or community partner sitesPreferred experience: wound care, community health, public health, ER, or addiction medicinePreferred training: motivational interviewing and de-escalation techniquesSpanish language skills preferred, but not necessaryPhysical Demands and Work environment: Physically able to work in mobile and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions. This position requires riding the mobile medical van and providing care on the street. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and stand for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may vary at the different locations required in this job.What We Offer$40/hour compensationFlexible scheduling: 3-5 hour shifts, 1–2 times per weekThe opportunity to practice meaningful nursing in a mission-driven environmentA supportive, collaborative team committed to equity and compassion in healthcareOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Nonprofit HR is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the clients that we serve. To fully realize our goal, we prioritize our understanding of the complexities of DEI within our workforce to inform our approach to talent management. We believe that this guides how we do our work, advise our clients to operationalize DEI and position our content and educational opportunities help strengthen the talent management capacity of the social impact sector.