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RN Program Coordinator - Street Medicine - Pittsburgh - FT

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Pittsburgh PA, 15212, 4 Allegheny Center

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

As an RN Program Coordinator for Street Medicine, you will provide essential care and support to unhoused individuals living on the streets of Pittsburgh. This vital role involves direct patient engagement, addressing a wide range of healthcare needs, and making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations. Prior experience with alcohol and substance use disorders or street medicine is a valuable asset

This position works as part of a multidisciplinary team, including: Street nurse (this role), Street psychiatrist, Social workers / care coordinators, and DHS system partners.

Outreach

• Meeting participants multiple times per week (w/someone from the disciplinary team- never alone)
• Visiting encampments, shelters, streets, and community locations
• Building trust with individuals who may not engage with health care

Clinical Work

• Basic medical assessments
• Chronic disease management
• Medication support
• Health education
• Monitoring mental health and substance use needs

Care Coordination

• Communicating with hospitals, crisis teams, and behavioral health providers
• Supporting transitions after ER visits or hospitalizations
• Helping participants navigate services

Collaboration

• Working closely with DHS, psychiatry, and social service providers
• Participating in care review meetings

Philosophy of Care

• The team uses a harm reduction approach which means:
• Meeting people where they are
• Focusing on improving health and safety
• Prioritizing trust and relationship building

Important expectations:

• Work occurs in non-traditional settings (streets, encampments, shelters)

Engagement requires persistence and flexibility

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Assesses, prepares, and provides nursing care to patients; provides ongoing care in collaboration with multiple physicians; provides and develops educational opportunities for staff and monitors outcomes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses, develops, and administers plan of care, completes appropriate documentation and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. (35%)
• Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the RN"s knowledge base or scope of practice.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on individual needs.
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates administrative functions for the Program, which may include staffing coverage and/or participating in marketing activities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Program area certification and/or CEU may be required.
• 1-3 year(s) of experience in field of specialty.
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• BSN

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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Job Details

• Job category Nursing
• Position Type Full Time
• Posted 05/05/2026
• Location(s) Pittsburgh PA, 15212, 4 Allegheny Center
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• Job Family RN Program Management-AHN
• Req ID J275034

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