Registered Nurse Care Manager

Job Title: RN Care Manager, Complex Care

Job Details
Posting Date: March 2024
Reference ID: 240031
Location: East Boston, Massachusetts 02128
Work Location: Onsite
Discipline: Nursing
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Salary Expectations/ Pay Rate or Range: $44-64/hr
Schedule/ Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with 1-hour lunch

Job Description

As an integral member of the Project SHINE clinical care management team, the Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager will play a crucial role in supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS and those at risk for HIV transmission. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse, high-need populations, helping them overcome barriers to self-care while ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered care. The RN will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including patient education, medication administration, case management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Assess and perform nursing intakes, obtaining patient history and conducting appropriate tests.
• Provide clinical follow-up, including addressing care gaps, vaccinations, and screenings.
• Work with PCP/ID Specialists and the HIV team to develop individualized care plans and adherence strategies.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary care teams, promoting teamwork and communication.
• Educate patients on chronic disease management, HIV care, STI screening, and safe sex practices.
• Administer medications, treatments, and manage medication refills as directed.
• Document patient histories, assessments, plans, and treatments accurately in EPIC.
• Implement Domestic Violence and Abuse Screening policies and ensure infection control standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to grant writing and reporting activities.
• Manage STD symptom screening, referrals, and follow-up care for PrEP and PEP patients.
• Support medical providers in interpreting STI lab results and linking HIV-positive patients to care.
• Assist with case management for patients in the PrEP and PEP programs, ensuring adequate follow-up care.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:

• MA RN License
• BLS Certification
• 2-3 years of RN experience, preferably in a community health setting
• Experience working with diverse patient populations or FQHC experience

Nice to Have Skills:

• HIV or STI experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with EPIC

Soft Skill/Attribute Requirements:

• Team player with strong communication skills
• Active listening and patience
• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Alignment with company values

Selling Points:

• Top-rated FQHC in the state
• Growing team with a positive impact on the local community
• Free parking available