Registered Nurse - Mobile Unit at Meharry Medical College

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessments, Administering Treatments, Patient Education, Collaboration, Electronic Medical Record, Quality Improvement, Community Outreach, Medication Administration, Laboratory Testing, Physical Assessments, Referral Assistance, Clinical Environment Maintenance, Ongoing Education, Communication, Documentation, Team Coordination

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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. About Meharry Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind." Mission Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind. Core Values Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence Accountability with transparence Equity with inclusion Respect with collegiality Service with compassion Integrity without exception Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status. Contact For questions regarding employment, please contact 615-327-6336 or jobs@mmc.edu.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care, conduct patient assessments, administer treatments, and educate patients. They will also collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive care to underserved populations.