Licensed Vocational Nurse - Community Health & Outreach

Outreach Nurse Mobile Health & Community Engagement

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers provides quality health care and social services to thousands of uninsured and medically underserved. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all residents of the community by providing healthcare that is comprehensive, equitable and trauma informed, including primary care, dental and behavioral health services rooted in compassion, hope, dignity, and cultural competency. PHC is committed to serving the impoverished, uninsured populations in St. Louis and St Louis County communities. With three (3) conveniently located health centers, three (3) behavioral health sites and a friendly welcoming staff, PHC aspires to serve all the health care and wellness needs of the entire family.

The Outreach Nurse Mobile Health & Community Engagement is responsible for delivering clinical care, preventive screenings, and health education in community-based settings to improve access to care for underserved populations. This role integrates nursing practice, population health, and patient navigation to support care gap closure, chronic disease management, and preventive health initiatives.

The Outreach Nurse ensures that all outreach services and education align with organizational capabilities and are based on identified community health needs in accordance with AAAHC and HRSA standards. This position plays a key role in connecting community members to primary care services and converting outreach encounters into scheduled and completed clinical visits.

Provide clinical services in community and mobile health settings, including vital signs, screenings, vaccinations, and basic triage within scope of practice

Deliver culturally competent, evidence-based health education related to chronic disease prevention, women's health, immunizations, and wellness

Ensure all health education and outreach messaging accurately reflects services provided and aligns with community needs assessments (AAAHC compliance)

Assist patients with scheduling primary care and specialty appointments and establishing a Primary Care Provider (PCP)

Conduct follow-up outreach to support appointment adherence, care gap closure, and continuity of care

Coordinate care with clinical teams, patient access, and social services to address medical and social needs

Utilize EHR and population health tools to document encounters, track outcomes, and support quality metrics

Participate in community outreach events including health fairs, schools, faith-based organizations, and community centers

Support mobile health unit operations, including setup, supply management, and maintaining clinical readiness

Ensure compliance with infection control, documentation standards, and organizational policies

Track outreach outcomes including patient engagement, services provided, and conversion to scheduled and completed visits

Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills in community and outpatient settings

Knowledge of preventive care, chronic disease management, and population health strategies

Strong communication, interpersonal, and care coordination skills

Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., NextGen, EPIC)

Ability to work independently in community settings and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Cultural competency and ability to build trust within underserved communities

Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Missouri

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program

Experience working in a community health or outpatient care setting

Additional certifications such as IV therapy or wound care

Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

Bilingual abilities to support diverse patient populations

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