At NATIVE HEALTH, we strive to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals who generally experience barriers to health and wellness services.

Mission:  To provide accessible holistic patient centered care, to empower our community to achieve the highest quality health and well-being.

Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

NATIVE HEALTH Benefits and Perks Include:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits - Up to 5% Matching Contribution
• Paid Time Off/Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Leave
• Employee Recognition Program

Starting Pay: $34.77

The Outreach Nurse supports the efficient delivery of community-based vaccination and STI services through outreach events. This role works closely our Community Health and Wellness partners and with the Infection Control Nurse and exercises independent judgment in monitoring outreach activities and associated clinical functions. The Outreach Nurse actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, program monitoring, and ongoing education to stay current with advancements in vaccines and STls.

Additionally, the Outreach Nurse ensures patient safety during outreach events and plays a key role in expanding NATIVE HEALTH's mobile, school-based, and community-based vaccination and STI services. This work primarily serves underserved and minority populations throughout Maricopa County.

This position is dedicated to outreach-based vaccination and STI services under the Shield for Life program and reports directly to the Health Services Director.

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions outlined in the NATIVE HEALTH Employee Handbook.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of all duties performed in this position and may be subject to change.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Monitors all outreach events and their clinical operations and related functions.

2. Responsible for the immunization program and outreach -based STI-testing program related to outreach events.

3. Provides nursing services to patients following the Arizona State Board of Nursing scope of practice.

4. Support the oraniztion as needed. 

Qualifications / Experience / Requirement

1. Graduation from accredited school or college of nursing is required.
2. Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Arizona as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
3. Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience is required.
4. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evening hours, as needed.
5. Ability to travel throughout Maricopa County to various community-based locations.
6. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift and carry supplies as required.
7. Ability to work outdoors and in non-traditional healthcare settings.
8. Demonstrates dependability, punctuality, reliability, and the ability to work effectively with others while meeting deadlines.
9. Maintains a professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and all organizational materials produced.
10. Possesses strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and customer service skills with a high level of professionalism.
11. Proficient in computer use, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and internet navigation.
12. Must possess a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver's license (or obtain one within 30 days of hire if relocating from out of state). Must have no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions within the past five (5) years and no more than two at-fault accidents within the past three (3) years. Must remain insurable under NATIVE HEALTH's liability auto insurance policy.
13. Must successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of employment.
14. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and comply with random testing during employment.
15. Must provide up-to-date immunization records.
16. Must provide documentation of a current tuberculosis (TB) screening (within the past 12 months) upon hire and maintain annual compliance.
17. Must obtain CPR certification within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain a valid certification throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with immunization programs, including vaccine storage and handling, and reporting to state immunization registries.
2. Experience supporting STI, HIV, HCV, or other infectious disease screening, including linkage-to-care coordination.
3. Experience providing nursing services in community-based, mobile, school-based, or outreach settings.
4. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; proficiency in additional languages relevant to the service population is highly valued.

Native Health complies with all state and federal requirements, including EEOC requirements.