PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE HOMELESS REVIEW TEAM
Company: The Visiting Nurse Health Services
Location: Omaha
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Visiting Nurse Association
is currently seeking a detail oriented, self-motivated RN who
enjoys making a difference in the lives of others for our Public
Health Nurse -Shelter Homeless Review Team position. This employee
takes a leadership role within the multi-agency Homeless Review
Team (HRT). Provides nursing assessment, health education,
referral, follow-up, case management and advocacy for clients
identified by the HRT. Collaboratively develops an individualized
plan for high-risk, homeless individuals with complex behavioral,
mental, and medical health needs which will result in housing
stability and end chronic homelessness in Omaha and/or Council
Bluffs homeless shelters. Typical duties include: Assists with
planning, implementation, and evaluation of shelter nurse program.
Assesses shelter environment to ensure safe practices and ability
to provide first aid, increase treatment compliance and resolution
of health problems. Serves as health liaison among client, staff,
community agencies and medical providers. Maintains clinical
documentation of health assessment, progress, referral, and
teaching of shelter clients. Collects and reports required
statistical data. Provides health assessment, referral, and
follow-up to promote preventive health care and treatment for
suspected health problems. Provides health counseling, guidance,
and education to promote preventive health care and enhance
treatment compliance and resolution of health issues. Refers
clients to appropriate community resources and establish system for
follow up. Requirements: Active Nebraska or other RN licensure in a
compact state. Current Certified Basic Life Support. Graduation
from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. 1 year
experience and knowledge in the principles and practices of
community health nursing preferred. Knowledge of VNA services and
community resources preferred. Valid Driver’s License and Auto
Insurance coverage. Must have your own reliable transportation.
Keywords: The Visiting Nurse Health Services, Lincoln , PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE HOMELESS REVIEW TEAM, Healthcare , Omaha, Nebraska
