Outreach Nurse

The Outreach Nurse will support the work of the Dr. G. Richard Dundas Free Clinic through participation in a Community Outreach Team with community partners and provide nursing support during the weekly, monthly and quarterly free clinic days.

Hours: 20 hours per week

Reports to: Executive Director and Clinic Manager

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach

Serve as a member of the Bennington Community Outreach Team along with staff from local community agencies such as: Turning Point, United Counseling Services, Bennington Co. Coalition for the Homeless.
Provide direct outreach to those living within the State GA housing program and/or living outside or in unsheltered conditions.
Provide basic nursing care, such as wound and foot care, to those individuals met through the community outreach team. o make referrals and appointments to the Free Clinic for follow-up care and/or medical concerns that need a physician’s attention.
Serve as clinic liaison to community agencies who serve and/or provide housing for unsheltered, low-income and other vulnerable adults.
Triage health needs of clients within partner agencies to provide education and referrals, as needed.

Clinic Support

Serve as nursing staff during the weekly Thursday evening (6-8p), monthly Monday clinic (10a-12n) and quarterly Monday afternoon clinic as assigned. Support to include: room patients; collect triage and basic medical information, conduct SBIRT; conduct blood pressure and other baseline medical tests, administer vaccinations, as requested

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in nursing strongly preferred; active nursing license required.

Experience and interest in working with people living with housing insecurity and in low-income situations desirable.

Other qualifications include: warm and welcoming personality; strong organizational skills; ability to work well with a diverse population and demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices; clear written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated and able to work independently; accurate, responsible, courteous; computer skills, including word processing, Excel, and database management.