Nurse Navigator I - EIP

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

13h

About The Position

At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description Linkage to care point person for newly identified HIV infected persons enrolling in Cooper EIP medical care services. Re-engage HIV infected persons lost to care. Provide partner services to new and existing HIV infected patients. Work collaboratively with the medical care team providing patient counseling for management of medical treatment care plan. Employ social networking strategies with new and existing HIV-infected patients to bring additional social contacts in for HIV testing. Provide prevention counseling/strategies such as CLEAR, ARTAS, or Partners in Health for patients and their families.. This position’s role is key in the implementation of multi-disciplinary care.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience in providing HIV prevention or care services to people living with HIV.
Experience counseling HIV (+) clients on connecting to available services.
Knowledgeable of community resources
BSN required, current NJ RN License.
Current NJ-RN License, BSN required.
Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services (DHSTS) clinical navigator trainings (will be provided)
8-hour shift, may be from 7:30a to 5:30pm such as 7:30-4pm, 8:30-5 or 9-5:30p

Responsibilities

Linkage to care point person for newly identified HIV infected persons enrolling in Cooper EIP medical care services.
Re-engage HIV infected persons lost to care.
Provide partner services to new and existing HIV infected patients.
Work collaboratively with the medical care team providing patient counseling for management of medical treatment care plan.
Employ social networking strategies with new and existing HIV-infected patients to bring additional social contacts in for HIV testing.
Provide prevention counseling/strategies such as CLEAR, ARTAS, or Partners in Health for patients and their families.
This position’s role is key in the implementation of multi-disciplinary care.