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We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our Street Outreach Team. This role is part of the HRSA Street Medicine Intervention for people with HIV who are unsheltered, and is designed to bring critical health services directly to people experiencing homelessness and at-risk for HIV and Hepatitis C. 

The RN Street Outreach Nurse will provide brief health assessments, first aid, and vital signs monitoring in non-traditional settings, while also connecting individuals to ongoing care and resources. This position requires flexibility, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively across agencies and with vulnerable populations.  

Position Overview Grant-Funded Temporary Position Disclaimer: 

This is a temporary position funded entirely through the HRSA Street Medicine Intervention Program. The grant is scheduled to expire on July 31, 2029, and this position will end on that date. Continued employment is contingent upon the ongoing availability of grant funds. If funding is reduced or discontinued, this position may be subject to reduced hours, reassignment, or termination. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide basic health assessments during street outreach, including first aid and vital signs monitoring
• Assist in connecting individuals to HIV, Hepatitis C, and other health services
• Collaborate with an interagency outreach team to deliver coordinated, person-centered care 

Schedule: 

• Part Time
• Primarily Day Shift
• 20 Hours Per Week
• Occasional weekend and evening hours required 

Location & Travel: 

• Position works closely with the team at Connection Cafe in Connersville
• Regular travel throughout the East Region, with a primary focus on Fayette County 

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).    
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.     
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. 

Why Join IU Health? 

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: 

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.