Mobile Health Providers' Coalition of Chicago

Mobile Clinic Nurse

Job Description

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The Mobile C.A.R.E. Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free health care to children with asthma via two mobile medical clinics, the Asthma Vans.  A job opening is available for a full- or part-time nurse who can work with a team, including a physician and clinical assistant/driver in an innovative environment to provide asthma care to under served families.  NHLBI guidelines will provide the foundation for the model of care.  Patient history and family teaching are major components of the job.  

Duties include:

Assess respiratory status of patients
Obtain detailed patient history
Patient and family asthma education
Medication and spacer instruction
Allergy Skin testing
Spirometry (lung function) testing
Communicate with families, physicians, school personnel and community agencies
Refer to community agencies, when appropriate
Assess needs of mobile clinics, including supplies
Participate in planning and patient review meetings
Provide case management support
Other duties as necessary,

Requirements:

Bilingual (Spanish and English)
RN preferred, LPN required
Experience in clinical management of pediatric asthma
Community focus
Culturally sensitive
Team player
Understands comprehensive care
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Computer skills preferred
Reliable car for travel

Work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  We offer competitive wages and benefits. Interested candidates should fax a copy of your resume to 773.247.9384 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it