Nurse Case Manager

Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional \$1.50 Bilingual Differential. This bilingual differential is not included in the salary above. Position Summary This position will provide clients with Medical Case management services. The HIV Nurse Case Manager will work in close partnership with HIV medical providers in the community. The Nurse Case Manager will communicate with providers regarding the client\'s case management care plan and the medical treatment plan. In addition, HIV Nurse Case Managers will provide services that many HIV doctors have limited time to provide: treatment management and medication adherence, HIV disease and side effects management, nutritional therapy, oral health interventions and referral, liver health and hepatitis disease management (acute and chronic) and HIV risk reduction. Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) defines medical case management as: \'Medical case management services (including treatment adherence) are a range of client-centered services that link clients with health care, psychosocial, and other services. The coordination and follow-up of medical treatments is a component of medical case management. These services ensure timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health and support services and continuity of care, through ongoing assessment of the client\'s and other key family members\' needs and personal support systems. Medical case management includes the provision of treatment adherence counseling to ensure readiness for, and adherence to, complex HIV/AIDS treatments. Key activities include (1) initial assessment of service needs; (2) development of a comprehensive, individualized service plan; (3) provision of services required to implement the plan; (4) monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan; and (5) periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client. It includes client-specific advocacy and/or review of utilization of services. This includes all types of case management including face-to-face, phone contact, and any other form of communication.\' Essential Functions and Responsibilities Complete regular health assessment on eligible clients Develop and lead RN care plan for eligible clients Conduct case conferences with Ryan White Care coordinators Conduct Case conference with medical providers, including HIV specialty care Build and maintain relationships with medical providers Complete annual HIV RN training Advocate for clients with medical service providers Provide direct one-on-one medical case management services to eligible clients Maintain up-to-date knowledge of disease progression and relevant therapies Provide client education pertaining to disease progression and relevant therapies Maintain up-to-date and accurate client records Maintain RN license and other relevant training Advocate with other case managers and other service providers on behalf of our clients For a complete job description, please visit: https://hivalliance.criterionhcm.com/jobs/51/1/#605