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Health Care Professional? Join our Disaster Health Service Team!
ORGANIZATION: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Disaster Health Services Volunteer
Position Overview:
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Disaster Health Services Responders provide disaster health care by meeting the disaster related health needs of clients and providing support to other volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participation in chapter preparedness activities
- Support to the DAT response, shelter operations, emergency aid stations, outreach activities, and casework and recovery planning during a disaster relief operation.
Below are the basic requirements for a new volunteer to become a Red Cross Disaster Health Services responder. If you meet the requirements, please consider volunteering with the Red Cross!!
Basic Eligibility Criteria: Current, active, and unencumbered licensure or certification for the following healthcare professionals:
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medical Doctor
- Doctor of Osteopathy
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Paramedic
- Physician Assistant
Important to Note:
- Retired licenses can be recognized as active and unencumbered if the state issuing the license does not curtail the scope of practice of the individual.
- Only Registered Nurses have full scope of practice as a Red Cross volunteer. Prescriptive authority as held by physicians and advanced practice nurses cannot be utilized when acting as a Red Cross volunteer.
- CNAs may participate in local shelter settings under the direct supervision of an RN. Healthcare students may participate in a local shelter setting, during preparedness or readiness activities under direct RN supervision.
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About The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
Location:
2201 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
Crisis Support,
Disaster Relief,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2801 Liberty Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(40.456745 ,-79.97478 )
DATE POSTED
November 13, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Nursing
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- EMT
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year