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Job description
Outreach Nurse – Mobile Health & Community Engagement
The Outreach Nurse – Mobile Health & Community Engagement is responsible for delivering clinical care, preventive screenings, and health education in community-based settings to improve access to care for underserved populations. This role integrates nursing practice, population health, and patient navigation to support care gap closure, chronic disease management, and preventive health initiatives.
The Outreach Nurse ensures that all outreach services and education align with organizational capabilities and are based on identified community health needs in accordance with AAAHC and HRSA standards. This position plays a key role in connecting community members to primary care services and converting outreach encounters into scheduled and completed clinical visits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide clinical services in community and mobile health settings, including vital signs, screenings, vaccinations, and basic triage within scope of practice
Deliver culturally competent, evidence-based health education related to chronic disease prevention, women's health, immunizations, and wellness
Ensure all health education and outreach messaging accurately reflects services provided and aligns with community needs assessments (AAAHC compliance)
Assist patients with scheduling primary care and specialty appointments and establishing a Primary Care Provider (PCP)
Conduct follow-up outreach to support appointment adherence, care gap closure, and continuity of care
Identify and support patients eligible for preventive screenings (e.g., breast, cervical, colorectal) and chronic disease management services
Coordinate care with clinical teams, patient access, and social services to address medical and social needs
Utilize EHR and population health tools to document encounters, track outcomes, and support quality metrics
Participate in community outreach events including health fairs, schools, faith-based organizations, and community centers
Support mobile health unit operations, including setup, supply management, and maintaining clinical readiness
Ensure compliance with infection control, documentation standards, and organizational policies
Track outreach outcomes including patient engagement, services provided, and conversion to scheduled and completed visits
Requirements and Skills:
Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills in community and outpatient settings
Knowledge of preventive care, chronic disease management, and population health strategies
Ability to provide effective patient education and engage diverse populations
Strong communication, interpersonal, and care coordination skills
Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., NextGen, EPIC)
Ability to work independently in community settings and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Cultural competency and ability to build trust within underserved communities
Minimum Qualifications:
Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Missouri
Completion of an accredited practical nursing program
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a community health or outpatient care setting
Additional certifications such as IV therapy or wound care
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Strong organizational and time management skills
Bilingual abilities to support diverse patient populations
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.