Location & Practice Overview

This Outreach Nurse position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with clinical services delivered across Maricopa County through mobile units, school clinics, and community partner locations. The role operates within NATIVE HEALTH's community health programs, bringing preventive nursing services to individuals and families beyond traditional clinic settings.

Primary Base Phoenix, Arizona
Service Area Maricopa County
Care Delivery Model Mobile and community-based
Department Community Health and Wellness
Practice Type Nonprofit community health center outreach

Responsibilities

  • Review vaccination screening questionnaires, prepare and administer vaccines under standing orders, and observe patients during required post-vaccination periods.
  • Perform STI screening and testing at community events, arrange follow-up for positive findings, and support linkage to appropriate treatment services.
  • Assemble clinical supplies, verify emergency equipment readiness, and prepare mobile units before each outreach activity.
  • Manage vaccine inventory, temperature monitoring devices, and accurate logs of doses administered, returned, or wasted in accordance with program requirements.
  • Record immunization data in the Arizona State Immunization Information System and document clinical encounters in the electronic health record.
  • Monitor outreach participation metrics, support grant reporting, and assist with quality-improvement tracking for vaccination and screening activities.

Additional duties include patient education on immunizations and STI prevention, coordination with registration and outreach teams, and participation in post-event inventory reconciliation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet Arizona licensing standards and possess the stated clinical and driving qualifications.

Education
Graduation from an accredited school or college of nursing
License
Current unrestricted Arizona RN or LPN license
Experience
At least three years of nursing experience
Driver Requirements
Valid Arizona driver’s license; no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the prior five years; no more than two at-fault accidents in the prior three years
Certifications & Screening
BLS certification within 90 days of hire; Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 days; current TB screening and immunization record
Preferred Background
Prior immunization program work, STI screening experience, or bilingual English/Spanish skills

Compensation & Benefits

The published starting salary is $72,321.60 annually. Confirmed benefits include the items listed below.

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contribution up to 5%
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave
  • Twelve paid holidays each year
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational leave

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time
Flexibility Requirement Evenings and weekends as required by outreach events
Travel Expectation Regular travel throughout Maricopa County
Primary Work Environments Mobile vaccination units, school-based clinics, outdoor community events, and partner sites
Physical Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or carry clinical supplies

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role serves individuals and families who face financial, geographic, cultural, or other barriers to preventive healthcare access.

Primary Populations Served Urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other underserved community members
Insurance Profile Uninsured and underinsured residents
Vaccination Population Eligible community members, including children and adults
Encounter Setting Community and school-based preventive care encounters

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical activity centers on preventive immunization and infectious-disease screening delivered in non-traditional community environments.

Immunization Services Community and school-based vaccination under approved standing orders
STI Services Screening, testing, and coordination of follow-up care
Program Alignment Support for the Shield for Life vaccination initiative
Patient Education Counseling on recommended immunizations and STI prevention

Role Highlights

This Outreach Nurse position at NATIVE HEALTH combines community-based nursing with preventive health initiatives beyond traditional clinic settings. The role offers involvement in a countywide outreach model, connecting immunization services, infectious disease screening, and culturally responsive care through partnerships with schools and community organizations.

  • Mobile healthcare delivery across multiple community locations throughout Maricopa County
  • A dual clinical focus on preventive immunization and STI screening outside conventional outpatient settings
  • Participation in NATIVE HEALTH's grant-supported Shield for Life vaccination initiative
  • Direct engagement with underserved populations, including urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities
  • Coordination of clinical outreach activities with schools, community partners, and preventive health programs

About NATIVE HEALTH

NATIVE HEALTH is a nonprofit community health center established in 1978. Operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center, it delivers primary medical care, dental services, behavioral health, WIC, and community wellness programs primarily to urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other residents of the Phoenix metropolitan area who experience barriers to care.

Organization Type Nonprofit 501(c)(3) / Federally Qualified Health Center
Year Founded 1978
Clinic Locations NATIVE HEALTH Central, NHW Community Health Center, NATIVE HEALTH Mesa
Core Services Primary care, dental, behavioral health, WIC, and community health programs
Accreditation Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Is specialized public-health or immunization experience mandatory?
Three years of nursing experience in any setting is required. Experience with immunization programs, STI services, or community outreach is preferred but not required.
Must applicants already hold an Arizona driver’s license?
Candidates moving from another state are expected to obtain an Arizona driver’s license within 30 days of hire and must remain insurable under the organization’s auto liability policy.
Which documentation systems are used in this role?
Clinical notes are entered into the electronic health record. Immunization records are submitted to the Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS). Temperature and inventory logs are maintained for vaccine accountability.
How often are evening or weekend shifts scheduled?
Evening and weekend hours occur as needed to support planned outreach events rather than on a fixed weekly rotation.
What is the Shield for Life vaccination program?
Shield for Life is a grant-supported vaccination initiative focused on improving immunization access among uninsured and underinsured residents of Maricopa County. The program uses mobile outreach, school-based clinics, and community partnerships to expand preventive vaccination services.
Is Spanish fluency required for this position?
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but is not a mandatory requirement.

Outreach Nurse (LPN/RN) in Phoenix, AZ

NATIVE HEALTH's Outreach Nurse (LPN/RN) position in Phoenix, Arizona, is centered on community-based preventive healthcare throughout the greater Maricopa County area. Unlike conventional outpatient nursing roles tied to a single clinical location, this position operates within a mobile outreach model that brings vaccination and STI screening services directly to schools, community events, and partner sites. Its clinical environment serves uninsured and underinsured residents, with particular relevance to urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The position also connects nursing practice with public health program delivery through the Shield for Life initiative, creating a distinct combination of community health nursing, infectious disease prevention, and access-focused healthcare services.

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