LPN – Ryan White Program

Community Health Net; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Net is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to coordinate primary care for Ryan White HIV/AIDS patients under the Part C program. Responsibilities include completing patient histories, providing education, linking to care, and supporting medication adherence.

The role requires a PA-licensed RN or LPN with at least two years of clinical experience, including phlebotomy; excellent communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN must hold a current PA license and have clinical experience (2+ years), including phlebotomy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask; maintain confidentiality in handling patient information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate primary care for Ryan White patients under the program.
• Complete initial history and provide patient education; assist with linkage to care and adherence.
• Coordinate services to implement the individualized service plan; arrange referrals and lab work as needed.
• Conduct HIV testing and counseling; assist with phlebotomy and lab specimen collection.
• Support quality improvement programs and assist patients in obtaining HIV medication coverage through SPBP.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

RN or LPN with PA license

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part C Program Coordinator, the Nurse Case Manager coordinates the primary care for Ryan White patients, which includes, but is not limited to, completing the initial history, patient education, linkage to care, and medication and treatment adherence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to the essential duties and responsibilities of Community Health Net's Nurse Position.
• Case Management: A range of patient-centered services that links patients with primary medical care, physiological and other services to insure timely, coordinates access to medically-appropriate health support services, continuity of care, and services to prevent unnecessary hospitalization.
• Initiates comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs and personal support systems.
• Develops comprehensive, individualized service plans for patients.
• Coordinates services required to implement service plan.
• Processes positive HIV referrals: processes intake information, conducts initial physical exam, orders initial lab work, schedules referrals, and access needed to community service programs which specialization in HIV Care and Treatment Services.
• Charts treatment plan changes.
• Triages patient phone calls.
• Conducts confidential HIV testing and counseling.
• Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens.
• Assists with coordination of Quality Improvement (QI) program, to ensure compliance of clinical protocols, by service providers.
• Assists patients with obtaining HIV medication coverage through SPBP (Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program).
• Reports all HIV positive tests to the Erie County Health Department.
• Educates patients on the prevention of the spread of HIV, how to cope with the physical, social, and psychological aspects of their disease.
• Educates and supports loved ones and family members of those infected with HIV.
• Assists Medical Assistant with entry of patient data into the clinical management information system.
• Participates in internal and external Ryan White meetings.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, professional seminars, and reading current literature.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by Ryan White Program Coordinator.

Requirements/Qualifications

Excellent communication skills, ability to multitask, proven confidentiality in handling patient and organizational information. PC knowledge, keyboarding skills and HIV medical terminology required.

Education/Experience

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with a current PA license and a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience, including phlebotomy, is required. A minimum of one (1) year experience in Case Management, HIV, and/or Drug and Alcohol counseling experience preferred.