HIV Sexual Health Registered Nurse RN

About the position

Under the direction of the CARES Program Manager, the HIV/Sexual Health Nurse will be responsible for performing a variety of patient care services. 100% of the time will be dedicated to working with patients living with HIV (PLWH), patients eligible for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), as well as patients who are at risk for HIV acquisition, including those seeking care for related STI testing. The position requires performance of clerical duties as assigned. This position will be part of the Department of Clinical Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care nursing including medical assessments and triage services for HIV Team patients who come for same-day or scheduled visits.
• Perform virtual, telephonic, or in-person nursing assessment and triage to assess the severity of the patient's health concerns using approved protocols and resources to counsel appropriately.
• Document patient information accurately and timely in the EHR.
• Complete medication check-in visits and adherence counseling with patients living with HIV (PLWH) and on PrEP.
• Coordinate care for patients receiving injectable treatment for HIV treatment and prevention.
• Assist team in ensuring that PLWH are up to date on health maintenance.
• Assist in chronic care management for co-morbid conditions of PLWH.
• Provide care for patients seeking STI testing by assessing sexual health history/risk factors.
• Contact patients about positive STI results and provide counseling on treatment.
• Assess patients for PrEP eligibility and initiation in consultation with provider.
• Perform procedures such as the administration of medications and immunizations as ordered.
• Collect specimens from patients for laboratory tests and notify requesting providers of abnormal results.
• Perform lab testing such as urine pregnancy test, rapid streps and routine urinalysis.
• Triage patients by telephone or directly as walk-ins to identify urgency and level of care needed.
• Assist providers with procedures such as suctioning, I&D, IUD insertion, and others.
• Provide or arrange for patient education on medical equipment and medication administration.
• Ensure that follow-up is made when patients miss scheduled appointments.
• Assure appropriate scheduling and assist with patient flow.
• Provide translation as needed.
• Assist providers with calling patients regarding abnormal labs and sending medication refills.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing and current Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registration.
• 2-3 years of experience working in a health care setting.
• Prior experience working with patients living with HIV, on PrEP, or diagnosed with other sexually transmitted infections is a plus.
• Certification as AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) is a plus.
• Active certification in BLS.
• Excellent organizational skills, and basic computer operations skills such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, motivated and flexible with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.