Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) – Homeless Shelter & Outreach Medical Case Management

Position Summary

• We are seeking a compassionate, flexible, and self-motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide day-to-day medical care and case management services within a homeless shelter and community-based setting.
• This role includes direct client care, street outreach, and home visits for individuals in supportive housing programs.
• The RN will function as part of an interdisciplinary team and will also mentor nursing students in a hands-on, community health environment.
• All clinical and case management activities will be performed under the direction and supervision of a Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter committed to serving individuals experiencing homelessness and complex health challenges with dignity, respect, and empathy.

Key responsibilities

Clinical Care & Daily Shelter Support

• Provide nursing care under NP supervision
• Assist in managing acute and chronic conditions
• Maintain medication cart and MAR documentation
• Respond to medical situations
• Medical
• Case
• Management:
• Conduct assessments under NP guidance
• Implement care plans
• Coordinate care and resources
• Outreach &
• Community-Based
• Care:
• Participate in outreach with outreach team
• Conduct home visits
• Drive van for program needs
• Medication
• Management &
• Staff
• Training:
• Train staff on medications
• Ensure safe medication handling
• Mentorship &
• Team
• Collaboration:
• Mentor nursing students
• Work within interdisciplinary team (NP,
• RN,
• LCSW,
• Peer
• Recovery
• Specialist)
• Advocacy &
• Client
• Engagement:
• Provide compassionate care to clients experiencing homelessness, mental health and substance use challenges
• Additional
• Duties:
• Other duties as assigned

• Required qualifications
• Active RN license - 1–2 years clinical experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a van
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work independently under supervision

• Core competencies
• Compassion
• Flexibility
• Self-starter
• Strong communication skills

• Work environment
• Shelter, outreach, and home visits
• Evenings may be required during winter season
• Work with vulnerable populations