COMMUNITY OUTREACH NURSE / RN

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Community Outreach Nurse (RN) to promote health and wellness across Sussex and southern Kent counties. This role involves participating in health fairs, vaccination clinics, and educational programs outside traditional clinical settings.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of nursing experience and a passion for community health. The position offers variable hours as part of outreach events and travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent professional nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Sussex County and southern Kent County.
• Experience with community outreach, public health, population health, or community-based healthcare.
• Experience providing vaccinations, health screenings, and wellness education programs.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care at community-based outreach events, including health fairs, screenings, vaccination clinics, and educational programs.
• Administer vaccinations and ensure accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based guidelines on influenza, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments while following established nursing protocols and screening procedures.
• Deliver age-appropriate and culturally competent health education to individuals and groups across diverse populations.
• Support the day-to-day operations of outreach events, including participant engagement, staffing, problem-solving, and addressing patient concerns.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure successful event planning, implementation, and follow-up.
• Serve as a community ambassador by demonstrating Beebe Healthcare’s values through exceptional customer service and professionalism.
• Transport supplies and equipment to outreach locations and assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Maintain competency and compliance with outreach equipment, clinical procedures, and organizational policies.
• Adapt to changing community needs and support new outreach initiatives and growth opportunities.
• Work independently while organizing, prioritizing, and adjusting workloads to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.
• Travel to designated community locations as needed to provide vaccines, health screenings, and other assigned outreach services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Patient education

Bilingual

Education

RN Diploma / RN Graduate Program

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and community-focused Community Outreach Nurse (RN) to support health promotion and wellness initiatives throughout Sussex County and southern Kent County. As a key member of the Community Outreach team, you will help bring healthcare services directly into the communities we serve through health fairs, health screenings, vaccination clinics, educational programs, and other outreach initiatives.

This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys working outside of a traditional clinical setting, values community engagement, and is passionate about improving the health and well-being of diverse populations.

The Community Outreach Nurse will collaborate closely with the Community Health Coordinator, Community Outreach Manager, and Director of Community Outreach to plan, implement, and support community-based health programs and events.

This position is a casual/as needed position that assists with community events that have variable hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care at community-based outreach events, including health fairs, screenings, vaccination clinics, and educational programs.
• Administer vaccinations and ensure accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and recommendations related to influenza, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments while following established nursing protocols and screening procedures.
• Deliver age-appropriate and culturally competent health education to individuals and groups across diverse populations.
• Support the day-to-day operations of outreach events, including participant engagement, staffing support, problem-solving, and addressing patient concerns.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure successful event planning, implementation, and follow-up.
• Serve as a community ambassador by demonstrating Beebe Healthcare's values through exceptional customer service and professionalism.
• Transport supplies and equipment to outreach locations and assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Maintain competency and compliance with outreach equipment, clinical procedures, and organizational policies.
• Adapt to changing community needs and support new outreach initiatives and growth opportunities.
• Work independently while organizing, prioritizing, and adjusting workloads to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.
• Travel to designated community locations as needed to provide vaccines, health screenings, and other assigned outreach services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent professional nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Sussex County and southern Kent County as required.
• Prior community outreach, public health, population health, or community-based healthcare experience.
• Experience providing vaccinations, health screenings, and wellness education programs.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Credentials

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Education

• RN Diploma / RN Graduate Program

Entry

USD $36.20/Hr.

Max

USD $59.73/Hr.