HIV Nurse Case Manager

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about health equity? Do you enjoy helping people?

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a HIV Nurse Manager based in Worcester. As part of a team-based approach to care, the HIV Nurse Case Manager provides, coordinates, and organizes evidence-based care to Health Center patients with HIV.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you are passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and manage the care of HIV patients in accordance with Ryan White Program guidelines ensuring that patients receive optimal care including acute illness and chronic disease management, education about lifestyle and behavior modifications, and preventive care across multiple health settings with multiple providers
• Document patient care, progress, referrals, and services in the EHR in accordance with health center and nursing standards
• Obtain regular patient assessments related to medical and social needs, including barriers to care
• Complete and monitor a customized Individual Service Plan (ISP) with patients to be reviewed at each visit, and updated as needed in accordance with protocols
• Within the nursing scope of practice, provide a wide spectrum of services as part of a primary care team, linking patients to appropriate services that promote positive health outcomes, treatment adherence, and self-sufficiency
• Maintain strict adherence to all document deadlines including report deadlines and timely completeness of documentation. Meet all data submission requirements to funders using E2 Boston. Responsible for reporting HIV and AIDS to MDPH State Lab
• Participate in regular case conferences with the HIV Team. Represent the HIV team at community events, trainings, and meetings
• Participate in quality, compliance, and regulatory standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse License in MA
• Current CPR certification
• Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program