Outreach Registered Nurse (Cleveland)

Central Outreach Wellness Center Llc; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outreach Registered Nurse will be stationed in an all-men’s club to provide STI testing, distribute condoms and marketing materials, and sustain connections with Central Outreach Wellness Center clinics. The role requires applying the nursing process to assess and plan patient care, educate on HCV, HIV and STI treatment, and coordinate results.

You will support clinicians, perform phlebotomy, maintain HIPAA compliance, and collaborate with marketing to ensure supplies.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio.
• Experience with harm reduction and STI/HIV care is preferred.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and handle specimens per protocol.
• Strong communication with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Collect patient health history and document information.
• Counsel and educate patients on HCV, HIV, STI care, MAT and Narcan training.

Skills

OH RN license

Harm reduction

HIPAA compliance

LGBTQ+ competency

Communication skills

Team-based care

Multi-tasking

Punctuality/attendance

EMR/Computer skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Registered Nurse license (Ohio)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 ResponsibilitiesUtilize 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.Active Registered Nurse license in OHActive CPR CertificationEmphasis on HARM reductionAlways 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 RecordsExperience with patient centered carePunctuality and impeccable attendanceStrong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographicsNon-judgmental approach to patient careTechnical skills with required office equipmentPatience and great attention to detailCompletely 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