Registered Nurse

Job Description

Market Range : 10

THIS IS A PART-TIME GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JULY 29, 2026 (20 HOURS PER WEEK)

JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The Nursing Research Programs is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team for a one-year, full-time project focused on cancer education and screening. This position plays a pivotal role in educating individuals and communities about breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer and promoting awareness of screening tests.

Responsibilities

• Provides education to individuals about breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer, including risk factors, prevention strategies, and the importance of early detection through screening tests.
• Distributes educational materials.
• Administers breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer screening questionnaires to participants during mobile van outreach events.
• Provides colorectal or PSA test kits as needed.
• Refers participant to local healthcare providers for follow-up care as necessary.
• Educates future nursing students about the burdens of cancer and cancer prevention and treatment.
• Serves as a resource for nursing students by sharing insights into the role of nurses in reducing cancer.
• Serves as a key member of the mobile van team delivering cancer education and screenings to Shelby County and surrounding areas.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operations during mobile outreach events at churches, health fairs, local health departments, and other community locations.
• Build relationships with community members to promote trust and engagement in the program.
• Maintains accurate records of participant interactions, including completed questionnaires and distributed test kits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : Registered Nurse (R.N.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of relevant experience. (Experience in community health nursing or oncology nursing is highly desirable.)

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION : Must hold a valid and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Tennessee. ( CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES