Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is seeking an HIV Nurse Case Manager to work on a dynamic, multidisciplinary HIV primary care team. The team has been nationally recognized as a model of excellence. Alongside medical providers, case managers, social workers, behavioral health team members, and other HIV nurses, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients consistent with the philosophy of patient-centeredness, non-judgment, harm reduction, and team-based care.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HIV primary care, substance use disorder, and harm reduction principles. A Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred, and certification as an AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) is a plus. Experience working with people experiencing homelessness and mental health experience, including knowledge of trauma-informed care, is also preferred.
Job Summary NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-5:30 pm - full-time or part-time schedule possible
Union: No
Patient Facing: Yes
In this role, you will conduct clinical nursing assessments and triage for team patients during routine and urgent medical visits in the outpatient clinic, as well as during outreach visits to shelters, drop-in centers, street venues, and patients' homes. You will also provide care coordination, medication adherence support, health education, and behavioral risk reduction counseling for HIV primary care patients.
Responsibilities Provides outpatient primary care nursing including medical assessments and triage services for HIV team patients
Implements the patient-centered plan of care, evaluates outcomes, and regularly communicates the plan of care, patient status, and progress toward goals with the patient and care team members
Administers vaccines, injectable medications, and provides wound assessment and wound care as indicated
Coordinates care with integrated HIV team behavioral health staff
Provides chronic disease management support for HIV as well as other common co-morbid medical conditions
Assists medical providers in coordinating follow-up related to the provision of medication for opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders
Promotes a compassionate and therapeutic environment that is responsive to the unique patient population and extends to members of the care team
Qualifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; 2 years of experience working in an ambulatory/outpatient care environment required
Certification as AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) preferred
Expertise in substance use disorder and harm reduction principles, strongly preferred
Experience working with people experiencing homelessness strongly preferred
Compensation and Benefits Compensation starting at $40.00 per hour and is commensurate with years of experience
BHCHP full-time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of 4 weeks' vacation, health, dental, and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, and employer retirement contribution
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.