Job Opportunities

HIV RN Supervisor (Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Boston, MA)

Job Summary:
BHCHP is seeking a dedicated HIV Nurse Supervisor who is interested in a wonderful opportunity to work as a part of a vibrant multidisciplinary HIV team at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP)—a program recognized nationally for its innovative programming and provision of the highest quality health care for people experiencing homelessness.  This exciting position is for a professional nurse interested in both clinical HIV nursing as well as administrative nursing leadership within a mission driven community health center context.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you. CLICK HERE TO APPLY

An Equal Opportunity Employer

(posted 2.10.23)

HIV Nurse Care Manager (Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Boston, MA)

Job Summary:
BHCHP is seeking a dedicated HIV Nurse Case Manager who is interested in joining a unique opportunity to work on a dynamic, supportive patient centered HIV primary care team, nationally renowned for its innovative programing and excellent patient outcomes. Within this role, the HIV Nurse Case Manager will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care to individuals experiencing homelessness through care coordination, medication adherence support, behavioral risk reduction counseling, harm reduction education, clinical nursing assessments and triage. As the HIV Nurse Case Manager, you will be able to promote harm reduction, linkage, and retention to HIV primary care with the aim of supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and living with HIV to achieve the optimal health and wellness they deserve.

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(posted 2.10.23)

Registered Nurse (AIDS Care Group Chester, PA)

The individual will provide nursing care and coordination of health care services for patients living with HIV/AIDS and other co-morbid conditions in our Ryan White Clinic. In collaboration with clinical staff, the nurse will be responsible for the implementation and evaluation of patient care plans.

We are AIDS Care Group:
“Working for and within populations adversely affected by stigma, poor access to care, discrimination, and poverty, AIDS Care Group is dedicated to using its resources to provide comprehensive and compassionate clinical care and social services to persons living with leading public health conditions including, but not limited to, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, mental illness, and opioid use disorders.”

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(posted 1.26.23)

RN Services Manager (Ryan White Community Health Center, Asbury Park, NJ)

Reports To: Program Mgr. LGBTQ Center
Company: VNACJ CHC
Department: HRSA Title III Grant                 
Status: Full-Time  
Hours: 40 hours/week                         

Position Summary:  
Responsible for providing coordination of clinical care of HIV and LGBTQ patients including lab work, vaccines and referral to outpatient specialty care as well as collaborating with the RW/LGBTQ team to provide appropriate client referrals.

Principal Responsibilities:
1.    Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
2.    Primary clinical point of contact for all patients. Provides initial nursing assessment of all new patients’ needs, verification of HIV status when necessary.
3.    Coordinates clinical care for all patients, liaison between patient, care provider and team.
4.    Oversees case management for medically complex patients, advocating for clients with insurers, subspecialty clinicians, substance use, mental health and hospitals and rehabilitation facilities.
5.    Educates patients at every visit on HIV/STDs, safe sex, prevention and treatment
6.    Educates patients and families about pertinent medical issues, including assessment for referrals for PEP and PREP services.
7.    Maintains familiarity with community resources to meet client needs.
8.    Assists team in identifying patient care improvement needs and participates in CQI activities
9.    Adheres to infection control and safety policies and guidelines of CHC regulatory agencies
10.    Provides timely and complete documentation in all relevant data bases including CareWare.
11.    Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
12.    Supervises RW/LGBTQ clinical team in conjunction with the organization’s managerial/leadership policies and procedures
13.    Performs nurse visits as ordered by providers for injections, vaccinations, labs, or phlebotomy.
14.    Maintains laboratory proficiency and required records.
15.    Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:
1.    Licensure as RN in NJ and Nursing Degree from NLN accredited program
2.    Excellent interpersonal skills
3.    Computer skills
4.    HIV/AIDS work related experience & knowledge of LGBTQ community cultural and lifestyle issues preferred
5.    Spanish Bilingual preferred or proficiency in
6.    Current professional CPR/BLS certification

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors and outdoors with equipment including Thermometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, otoscope, opthalmoscope, EKG machine, venipuncture equipment, spirometry treatment, culture mediums, telephone, fax, photocopier, computer, printer and automobile. Sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Ryan White RN’s position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Apply here.

(posted 1.25.23)

Nurse Practitioner (Abounding Prosperity, Inc., Dallas, TX)

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary and preventative medical care to individuals enrolled in Abounding Prosperity’s clinical programs, in accordance with standards set forth by Abounding Prosperity’s policies and procedures, JCAHO Nursing Standards, CRNP Scope of Practice and Standards and the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for HIV care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide chronological and developmental age-appropriate medical care according to established standards for medical care and guidelines for HIV care.
• Provide ongoing treatment adherence counseling and support to individuals living with HIV and AIDS.
• Perform history and physical exam.
• Determine and order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests when needed.
• Review and interpret results of laboratory and diagnostic studies and collaborates with the Medical Director regarding identified concerns.
• Determine and order pharmacologic, intravenous and other therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Identify medical conditions that require further evaluation by the physician or other specialist.
• Plan interventions, which are consistent with the needs and patients’ goals and Abounding Prosperity’s protocols.
• Identify resources and coordinates referrals for adult patients requiring further evaluation or services.
• Maintain current medical records for all patients and provides documentation of clinic visits.
• Collaborate with other team members in formulating an appropriate plan of care for each patient.
• Provide ongoing assessment of medical, psychosocial, and educational needs. Evaluate the effectiveness of the patient care plans and modify interventions accordingly.
• Provide telephone triage for patient related concerns/issues.
• Communicate with the referring provider or specialists.
• Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials and other research protocols and refers patients accordingly.
• Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program; Licensure to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner in the state of Texas. At least two years’ experience in an advanced- practice nursing role. Experience in HIV/AIDS preferred. Must be eligible for Medicaid/Medicare provider status.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience providing primary care as a family nurse practitioner; Must have prescriptive authorization
• Experience working with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive agency.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and experience in public health, health education, project management, and program leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community.
• Ability to collaborate with members of culturally and professionally diverse staff.
• Sound judgment when dealing with patients, staff and community at large.
• Culturally sensitive to medical problems and social needs of underserved populations
• Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.

If interested, please send resumes to tparker@aboundingprosperity.org.

(posted 1.24.23)