Job Description
Job Description Market Range: 10
Hiring Salary: $4,182.12 - $5,854.96/Monthly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JULY 29, 2026 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. Must have valid Driver's License and personal insurance. (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 - Ability to communicate effectively with participants and educate.
- Strong organizational skills for managing data collection and reporting requirements.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
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