Registered Nurse (RN) - Infectious Disease
About The Position
Provides comprehensive nursing care and care coordination for patients with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and other infectious disease conditions in an outpatient clinic. Serves as a primary clinical resource for patient triage, symptom assessment, medication management, and treatment adherence support. Coordinates care across multidisciplinary teams, reviews laboratory results and diagnostic testing, communicates provider recommendations, and ensures timely follow-up. Administers ordered medications, immunizations, and treatments, and educates patients on disease prevention, medication compliance, health maintenance, and self-management. Assists with population health initiatives, quality measures, and grant-related requirements. Maintains accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards, participates in quality improvement activities, and supports clinic workflow and operational efficiency. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the ECU Health Infectious Disease Clinic in Greenville, North Carolina. No nights, weekends, call, or holidays are required.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience.
- Demonstrated competencies in nursing practice.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Ambulatory care experience.
- Experience in infectious disease, HIV care, primary care, internal medicine, public health, or care coordination.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care and care coordination for patients with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and other infectious diseases in an outpatient setting.
- Serve as a primary clinical resource for patient triage, symptom assessment, medication management, and treatment adherence support.
- Coordinate patient care across multidisciplinary teams, including providers, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, and community partners.
- Review laboratory results and diagnostic testing, communicate provider recommendations, and ensure timely follow-up.
- Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments as ordered.
- Educate patients on disease prevention, medication compliance, health maintenance, and self-management.
- Assist with population health initiatives, quality measures, and grant-related requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and support clinic workflow and operational efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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