Description
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As an RN Program Coordinator for Street Medicine, you will provide essential care and support to unhoused individuals living on the streets of Pittsburgh. This vital role involves direct patient engagement, addressing a wide range of healthcare needs, and making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations. Prior experience with alcohol and substance use disorders or street medicine is a valuable asset
This position works as part of a multidisciplinary team, including: Street nurse (this role), Street psychiatrist, Social workers / care coordinators, and DHS system partners.
Outreach
- Meeting participants multiple times per week (w/someone from the disciplinary team- never alone)
- Visiting encampments, shelters, streets, and community locations
- Building trust with individuals who may not engage with health care
Clinical Work
- Basic medical assessments
- Chronic disease management
- Medication support
- Health education
- Monitoring mental health and substance use needs
Care Coordination
- Communicating with hospitals, crisis teams, and behavioral health providers
- Supporting transitions after ER visits or hospitalizations
- Helping participants navigate services
Collaboration
- Working closely with DHS, psychiatry, and social service providers
- Participating in care review meetings
Philosophy of Care
- The team uses a harm reduction approach which means:Meeting people where they areFocusing on improving health and safetyPrioritizing trust and relationship building
Important expectations:
- Work occurs in non-traditional settings (streets, encampments, shelters)
Engagement requires persistence and flexibility
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Assesses, prepares, and provides nursing care to patients; provides ongoing care in collaboration with multiple physicians; provides and develops educational opportunities for staff and monitors outcomes.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses, develops, and administers plan of care, completes appropriate documentation and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. (35%)
- Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the RN's knowledge base or scope of practice.
- Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on individual needs.
- Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinates administrative functions for the Program, which may include staffing coverage and/or participating in marketing activities.
- Participates in the development and implementation of departmental and hospital performance improvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
- Program area certification and/or CEU may be required.
- 1-3 year(s) of experience in field of specialty.
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
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