PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - SHELTERS

The Visiting Nurse Health Services • Omaha, NE

8d • $26 - $38

About The Position

Visiting Nurse Association is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Registered Nurse to join its Shelter Nurse Program as a Public Health Nurse serving shelters. The position provides nursing assessment, health education, referral, follow-up, and care coordination for individuals receiving services in homeless shelters in Omaha and Council Bluffs.

The role supports people experiencing homelessness, complex health needs, behavioral health concerns, substance use recovery, or housing instability. The nurse works independently and collaboratively with clients, shelter staff, community agencies, case managers, counselors, medical providers, and other community partners. The position also maintains electronic medical records, reports statistical data, contributes to grant proposals and reports as needed, represents VNA in community partnerships, and provides health education to shelter staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or another nurse licensure compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong professional communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, employees, managers, providers, community partners, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, adapt to change, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive, service-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least one year of experience and knowledge in community health nursing.
• Experience with recovery programs, addiction services, behavioral health needs, nursing assessment, and coordination with case managers or counselors.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and another specified language, including accurate reading, writing, speaking, translating, and use of medical terminology in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments, health education, referrals, follow-up, counseling, guidance, and care coordination for shelter clients.
• Serve as a health liaison among clients, shelter staff, community agencies, case managers, counselors, and medical providers.
• Assess shelter environments to support safe practices, first aid readiness, treatment compliance, and resolution of health concerns.
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources and establish a system for follow-up.
• Support clients with recovery programs, mental health needs, crisis prevention and intervention parameters, and permanent supportive housing programs as needed.
• Maintain clinical documentation in the electronic medical record, including health assessments, progress notes, referrals, and health teaching.
• Collect and report required statistical data and contribute to grant proposals and reports as needed.
• Represent VNA professionally at local homeless shelter organization meetings and in community partnerships.
• Provide health education and guidance to shelter staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree