Mobile Nurse, Mobile Medical Unit

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL•Hermiston, OR

4d•$39 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Nurse contributes to Medical Teams International’s mission by delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care through its Rural Access Mobile Health Program (RAMP). Working collaboratively with Community Health Workers, public health agencies, and community partners, the nurse provides preventive and public health nursing services in underserved rural and frontier communities, helping expand equitable access to care and build trusted community relationships. The role provides direct nursing care, preventive health services, chronic disease screening, point-of-care testing, and pediatric and adult immunizations at mobile health clinics. Care is delivered in accordance with organizational guidelines, standing orders, CDC/ACIP recommendations, Oregon Health Authority requirements, and evidence-based practice. The nurse educates patients, documents care and immunizations in the electronic health record and Oregon’s ALERT Immunization Information System, supports vaccine inventory and cold-chain procedures, and coordinates referrals and follow-up with Community Health Workers and other providers. The nurse participates in outreach events, school-based clinics, health fairs, quality improvement, and staff or student learning. The role may also support emergency and disaster response, including deployment to affected communities and the provision of nursing assessment, triage, first aid, preventive health services, education, and care coordination within scope of practice. This is a safety-sensitive, hourly position requiring a pre-employment drug screen. It is a 40-hour-per-week, grant-funded position initially offered for a fixed term of two years; continuation depends on funding. Frequent regional travel is required, with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current Oregon RN license in good standing.
Active CPR/BLS certificate.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
At least two years of work experience in public health, primary care, community health, ambulatory care, emergency care, mobile healthcare, or a related clinical setting.
Experience working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Knowledge of evidence-based immunization practices, CDC/ACIP recommendations, vaccine administration, storage and handling, and vaccine safety.
Knowledge of chronic disease prevention, health promotion, motivational interviewing, and patient education strategies.
Knowledge of quality improvement, infection prevention and control, and regulatory standards applicable to community-based nursing.
Knowledge of physical and mental health conditions across the lifespan, primary prevention, screening, and patient education.
Familiarity with trauma-informed practice and culturally responsive care.
Skills in clinical documentation, electronic health records, quality reporting, and data collection.
Skill in administering immunizations and performing point-of-care testing.
Moderate skill with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record systems.
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and practice independently within standing orders, organizational policies, and scope of practice.
Ability to communicate effectively and build respectful, compassionate relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, using culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches and interpreters as appropriate.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, Community Health Workers, volunteers, public health agencies, schools, and community partners.
Ability to work in mobile, community-based, rural, and resource-constrained settings; adapt to changing conditions; and manage competing priorities while maintaining safety and quality.
Ability to respond to medical emergencies, including performing CPR, providing basic first aid, and operating emergency equipment within scope of practice.
Ability and willingness to support emergency and disaster response, including short-notice deployment and work in dynamic, resource-constrained, potentially austere environments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle protected health and other sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable policies.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout rural and frontier communities in Eastern Oregon and work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to embrace Medical Teams’ calling and core values and represent the organization professionally.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required because this is a safety-sensitive position.
Hepatitis B vaccination series is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Master’s degree in Public Health.
Care Coordination or Case Management certification.
Experience providing healthcare in rural, frontier, mobile, community-based, or other resource-constrained settings.
Experience providing immunizations or supporting immunization clinics or vaccine programs.
Experience supporting emergency preparedness, disaster response, humanitarian response, emergency management, or other incident-based healthcare operations.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care, preventive health services, chronic disease screening, point-of-care testing, and pediatric and adult immunizations at mobile health clinics.
Administer nursing care and immunizations in accordance with organizational guidelines, standing orders, CDC/ACIP recommendations, Oregon Health Authority requirements, and evidence-based practices.
Assess immunization status and vaccine eligibility, contraindications, and precautions; administer vaccines; monitor for adverse reactions; and provide post-vaccination education and follow-up.
Provide evidence-based health education on immunizations, chronic disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles, using motivational interviewing and culturally responsive communication.
Apply validated health screening tools and accurately document patient care, immunizations, vaccine inventory, and required clinical information in the electronic health record and Oregon’s ALERT Immunization Information System.
Partner with patients and families to identify health goals and support management of chronic physical and mental health conditions.
Coordinate with Community Health Workers to refer and connect patients to primary care, FQHCs, behavioral health, specialty care, public health services, and community resources.
Participate in community outreach events, school-based clinics, health fairs, and other mobile clinic activities with community and public health partners.
Assess patient understanding, preventive care needs, and readiness for behavior change; provide individualized education, coaching, and self-management support.
Support vaccine inventory, storage, transport, cold-chain monitoring, temperature documentation, and reconciliation in accordance with organizational policy and VFC/VAP requirements.
Respond to medical emergencies during clinic operations by assessing patients, providing first aid and BLS within scope, initiating response procedures, and coordinating escalation to EMS or higher levels of care as indicated.
Collaborate with clinic colleagues and leaders to plan, prioritize, communicate, and deliver care; provide nursing assessment, planning, and care coordination as needed.
Contribute to site and program quality and performance improvement efforts and participate in competency development and continuous quality improvement.
Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, immunization, infection-prevention, documentation, vaccine-management, cold-chain, and quality-assurance requirements.
Serve as a focal point for new staff and students assigned for professional education.
Support emergency and disaster response operations as assigned, including deployment and provision of nursing assessment, triage, first aid, preventive and public health services, education, and care coordination.
Promote safeguarding of program participants and employees and follow applicable child and vulnerable-adult protection, protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and harassment-free workplace policies.
Monitor, track, and follow up with patients to ensure care needs are met and referrals are completed, using resource guides and electronic care coordination platforms.
Delegate responsibilities appropriately to Medical Assistants, Community Health Workers, volunteers, and students in accordance with scope of practice, competency, and policy.
Collaborate with US Programs leadership to provide domestic disaster surge support as needed and utilize volunteers when appropriate.
Perform additional duties as assigned.