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227 people are interested
Licensed Healthcare, Non-Medical, Mental Health, and Veterinary Volunteers to support public health
ORGANIZATION: Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Nevada
Please visit the new page to apply.
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227 people are interested
MRC of Southern Nevada Mission
Assist the Southern Nevada Health District and partner agencies to improve the public health of the citizens and visitors of Clark County by utilizing pre-identified public health, medical, and other volunteers.
To apply, go to www.servnv.org and choose Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Nevada, which is part of a national network of volunteers that support public health.
Potential Duties:
During an emergency:
- Augment staff shortages at medical or emergency facilities
- Assist with the distribution or dispensing of pharmaceuticals
- Assist Southern Nevada Health District with surveillance and notification
- Assist with immunization clinics, education, infectious disease outbreak support, and other duties
During times of non-emergency:
- Provide health and preparedness education at community events
- Provide educational presentations on special health topics
- Promote immunization, preparedness, and other public health campaigns
- Staff first aid stations at community events
- Augment staffing at Southern Nevada Health District offices
- Provide health screenings at community events
More opportunities with Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Nevada
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Nevada
Location:
280 S. Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Nevada is to assist the Southern Nevada Health District and partner agencies in improving the public health of the citizens of Clark County by utilizing pre-identified public health, medical and other volunteers.
Description
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a community-based, civilian volunteer program that helps build the public health infrastructure of communities nationwide. Each MRC unit is organized and trained to address a wide range of challenges from public health education to disaster response.
The MRC of SO NV is currently recruiting licensed/certified healthcare/veterinary professionals, non-medical support personnel, and public health professionals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
280 S. Decatur BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89107
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2024
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- EMT
- Nursing
- Physician
- First Aid / CPR
- Safety & Disaster Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum commitment of one volunteer event per year
- Licensed professionals and non-medical support volunteers. Must be legally able to work in the United States. Background check and Incident Command System training (free online) required.