Community Health RN - Casual

Are you an RN who is passionate about helping the community?  

We at M Health Fairview are looking for casual RNs to join our Community Health team!  We have multiple positions because our MINI team is growing!  Minnesota Immunization Networking Initiative (MINI) is a community collaborative led by M Health Fairview with over 125 local partners. MINI's mission is to reduce barriers to vaccinations for communities facing health disparities in the greater Twin Cities area. The program's success is due to strong and lasting partnerships with multiple faith-based and grass-roots community organizations. MINI clinics are in community-based settings such as local churches, mosques, schools, community centers, food pantries, and homeless shelters. Influenza, COVID-19, and other vaccinations are provided at no charge to participants ages six months and older.

Over the years, the MINI program has effectively adapted to offer a variety of services in response to community-identified needs. For example, in 2016 MINI began providing free fluoride varnish applications and dental resources to address persistent oral health disparities. In 2020, MINI partnered with Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health, the Minnesota Department of Health, and more than 50 local community partners to ensure that underserved populations had equitable access to both COVID-19 testing and vaccines. Between January 2021 and December 2022, MINI provided more than 55,000 COVID-19 vaccinations at 996 vaccination events and served as a vaccinator partner for the state's COVID Community Connector's program. Eight-eight percent of individuals served identified as a person of color, and approximately 30 percent were uninsured. Many community members that receive MINI services are recent immigrants, and persons whose preferred language is not English. MINI launched its 17th influenza season in September 2022.

We've had the privilege of receiving many awards and recognitions such as: 

• 2021: Listed as Promising Practice by National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM) for partnering with faith-based organizations and providing convenient vaccine access for communities
• 2021: Presented the MINI model at the Centers for Disease Control National Forum on the Coronavirus Disease 2021 Vaccine Conference
• 2019: Published in Public Health Reports
• 2019: Published in The American Journal of Public Health
• Received the Laura Scott Outstanding Influenza Season Activities Award from the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (two-time recipient 2014-2015 and 2018-2019)
• 2008: Presented MINI model at the White House

Hiring Process

You may be asked to complete a video interview for us.  This is a phenomenal way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us, plus we have the ability to send to the leaders directly! 

Job Summary:

Registered Nurse serves as a clinical resource, clinical lead, and educator for staff at community clinical events/clinics. Responsible for coordination of medication, equipment, and supplies. Licensed to provide vaccinations and other medications that fall under clinic standing orders and protocols. Provides health education and resource navigation. Ensures clinical staff are trained and competent to provide clinical services and that all safety measures and protocols are followed. Is sensitive to population being served and provides unbiased care based on background, ethnicity, cultural background, age, or gender identity. Works in collaboration with Community Advancement team.

Job Expectations:

• Leads clinical services and responds to emergencies in community setting following standing orders and protocols.
• Ability to make quick decisions and troubleshoot issues in community setting.
• Provides training to clinical staff based on services being provided (i.e. vaccines).
• Ensures all protocols are followed for safe handling and distribution of medications, vaccines, screenings, and or testing procedures.
• Adjusts clinical and operational support to community needs as appropriate and within clinical standards.
• Escalates any issues or concerns immediately to leaders within community advancement team.
• Collaborates with community partners and government agencies to provide community clinical services and health education safely, effectively, and respectfully.
• Responsible for performing work at multiple Fairview and community sites and will need to transport Fairview property.

Required

Education

•  Bachelor’s in nursing or currently enrolled in BSN program

Experience·

• 1 year clinical experience
•  Reliable personal transportation to perform work at multiple sites hours.
•  Ability to meet casual expectations as needed.

License/Certification/Registration

•  BLS
•  Active MN Registered Nurse License

Preferred

Education

• Public Health Coursework

Experience

•  3-5 years clinical experience
•  Community Health Programming/Public Health Nursing
•  Fluency in one of the following focus community languages (Amharic, Hmong, Karen, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese)

License/Certification/Registration

•  PHN         

We believe those that exceed in this role also exhibit these characteristics: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal/communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to accept change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. A proven understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Kindness and Innovation