Outreach Registered Nurse (Cleveland)

Central Outreach Wellness Center; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Outreach Wellness Center is seeking an Outreach Registered Nurse to operate mainly at an all-men's club in Cleveland Heights, performing STI testing, distributing condoms and marketing materials, and maintaining connections with the main clinics.

The role requires RN licensure in Ohio, CPR certification, and proficiency with EMR systems, with a focus on harm reduction and patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active OH RN license required.
• Current CPR certification mandatory.
• HIPAA compliance is essential.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records systems.
• Strong communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Collect health histories and document findings.
• Counsel patients on treatment plans including HCV, HIV, STIs, MAT, Narcan training.
• Notify patients of results and coordinate follow-up treatment.
• Support clinicians with duties such as prescription refills.
• Educate patients on harm reduction techniques and safe practices.
• Read, interpret, and make treatment decisions based on patient information.
• Collaborate with clinicians to determine best treatment plans.
• Maintain patient connectivity between the clinic and outreach site.

Skills

RN license OH

CPR certified

Harm reduction

HIPAA compliance

EMR experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Location: Cleveland - CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Description: The Outreach Registered Nurse will be primarily stationed in an all-men's club to do STI testing, give out condoms and marketing materials for Central Outreach Wellness Center and maintain connectivity between the club and Central Outreach Wellness Center clinics.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan and implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets information from healthcare members and documents as necessary.
• Collect patient health history.
• Counsel and educate patients on treatment plans pertaining to HCV, HIV, STI's, MAT and Narcan training.
• Notify patients of positive and abnormal results and coordinate treatment and care immediately.
• Support clinicians with any assigned duties, i.e., prescription refills etc.
• Understand and educate patients on HARM reduction techniques.
• Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions where appropriate.
• Consult with clinicians to decide on the best treatment plan for patients.
• Research ways to improve healthcare processes and patient outcomes through data obtained/analytical tasks/and charting tasks related to patient information.
• Communicate with patients about their status and condition through emails, phone, and face to face conversations.
• Perform administrative tasks such as creating patient charts and ordering supplies.
• Perform phlebotomy and label appropriately per office protocols.
• Oversee routing labs/immunizations/testing.
• Collect samples including urine, throat swab and rectal swab as ordered.
• Report results and contacts to Outreach team supervisor.
• Maintain relationship with marketing department to get supplies of condoms and marketing materials as needed.
• Be able to work with a team of medical assistants, clinicians, and administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in OH
• Active CPR Certification
• Emphasis on HARM reduction
• Always maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Make sure to understand the employee handbook and follow all rules and guidelines outlined in the handbook.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word and how to use Electronic Medical Records
• Experience with patient centered care
• Punctuality and impeccable attendance
• Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics
• Non-judgmental approach to patient care
• Technical skills with required office equipment
• Patience and great attention to detail
• Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA.
• LGBTQ+ cultural competency.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care.
• Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task