Mobile Public Health Nurse – Rural Immunizations

Medical Teams International; Hermiston, Pendleton (OR, OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Teams International operates mobile health clinics delivering preventive nursing care and immunizations in rural Oregon communities. The Mobile Nurse role focuses on immunizations, disease prevention, and health education, collaborating with Community Health Workers and public health partners.

Required are an accredited nursing degree, OR RN license, CPR/BLS, and a valid driver’s license. The position involves up to 50% travel and work in diverse community settings to expand access to

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• State (OR) RN license in good standing.
• Active CPR/BLS Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Public Health.
• Preferred: Care Coordination or Case Management Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and immunizations at mobile clinics.
• Administer vaccines per guidelines, standing orders, and regulations.
• Assess immunization status, screen vaccines, vaccinate, monitor adverse reactions.
• Educate on immunizations, chronic disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles using motivational interviewing.
• Document care in the patient record and in IIS/EHR as required.
• Coordinate with Community Health Worker to refer patients for primary care and public health services.
• Participate in community outreach events and mobile clinic activities.
• Respond to medical emergencies with BLS and initiate appropriate escalation.
• Maintain vaccine inventory and cold-chain procedures.
• Support emergency/disaster response activities as needed.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Immunizations

Public health nursing

Motivational interviewing

Cultural responsiveness

Team collaboration

Vaccine administration

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

RN license in Oregon

CPR/BLS certification

Driver's license

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Public Health

Care Coordination / Case Management Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Oregon ALERT IIS

Job description

Medical Teams International operates mobile health clinics delivering preventive nursing care and immunizations in rural Oregon communities. The Mobile Nurse role focuses on immunizations, disease prevention, and health education, collaborating with Community Health Workers and public health partners.

Required are an accredited nursing degree, OR RN license, CPR/BLS, and a valid driver’s license. The position involves up to 50% travel and work in diverse community settings to expand access to