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Licensed Healthcare Professionals for Disaster Response and Recovery - KnoxCounty, TN

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Knoxville, TN
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Commitment Details:
    4 to 12 hours per month depending on response
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disaster Relief
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be able to stay calm during high stressful responses (fire, flood, tornado) and able to take a response call at night when needed.

    Description

    Licensed Healthcare Professionals for Disaster Response and Recovery - KnoxCounty, TN

    Your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider can be a lifeline during crises. The Red Cross seeks volunteers to provide crucial care locally and nationally after a disaster.

    As a volunteer healthcare professional, you'll offer hands-on support to disaster clients. Training is provided, and volunteers earn 5.25 nursing contact hours.

    When you commit to a two-week deployment, Red Cross provides travel, lodging and meals. We welcome qualified professionals such as RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN and Mental Health professionals. Only RNs have full scope of practice. You do not have to deploy to serve as a disaster healthcare professional with the Red Cross!

    Discover firsthand why others have volunteered in this role by watching: Watch Here

    For more details, contact Christian.McDonald@redcross.org or begin your application here: www.redcross.org/volunteer. Safety measures include a criminal background check.

    Your dedication can change lives! Thank you for considering this vital role.

    Watch our video to learn more: Health professionals needed

    Location

    On-site
    Knoxville, TN, USA

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