Joseph’s House is a residential respite care home in NW Washington, DC that serves primarily previously homeless men and women with advanced HIV disease. For most of these residents, some combination of mental illness, stigma, isolation, substance abuse, poverty and/or domestic violence have prevented them from successfully managing their HIV disease.

Once medically stabilized, many Joseph’s House residents transition to post residential case management. These services can include medication management, housing, counseling, life skills training, advocacy, transportation and community activities.

Commitment to Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our organization is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities and we seek to create a diverse workforce that shares in this commitment to justice. Joseph’s House will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, national origin, religious beliefs, physical handicap, marital status, ancestry, past incarceration unrelated to job responsibilities, or liability for service in the armed forces of the United States. 

Contemplative Care

Joseph’s House was founded upon the values of justice for the poor and friendship with the outcast. Our mindfulness and awareness practices help us turn toward suffering, rather than hurry past it. Applicants must have a desire and readiness to deepen their spiritual and personal growth through their service and interactions with all members of the Joseph’s House community.

Job Summary:

The registered nurse case manager at Joseph’s House is a member of a multidisciplinary team including a social worker, clinical coordinator, community care aides, and staff, who provides comprehensive intake, assessment, discharge planning, medical case management, and non-medical case management services to all members of the Joseph’s House Community. The RN case manager works directly with leadership, staff, residents, community friends, and community partners. 

Job Responsibilities

The selected applicant will serve as lead registered nurses managing resident care. Key responsibilities include:

• Triage and admission of new residents

• Oversight of resident care, including symptom and medication management, and the provision of daily personal care

• Developing and maintaining resident care protocols

• Case management of residents either for end-of-life care, or medical stabilization and transition back to the community

• Close coordination of care with outside providers (outpatient hospices, hospitals, outpatient clinics) and advocacy on behalf of residents within the healthcare system as needed

• Training and supervision of resident care staff and volunteers

• As needed, accompaniment to medical appointments and 

• Shared weekend and overnight on-call.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensed in the District of Columbia

• At least five years of nursing experience

• Past experience working with vulnerable populations, and a desire to bring one’s whole self to the service of our community

• An ability to remain peaceful and productive in times of stress, and to collaborate effectively in a multicultural community

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks. 

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Ability to remain calm, de-escalate conflict, and manage stress

Other Requirements: 

• Ability to drive a vehicle 

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license

• Proof of vaccination against COVID-19