Nurse Case Manager

Department: Client Services
Reports To: Director of Care
Location: Roseburg, Salem, & Eugene
Position Type: 0.5 - 1.0 FTE, non-exempt
Salary Range: $39.00 - $41.34, DOE
Salary Note: Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This Bilingual Differential is not included in the salary range above.
Benefits Available: Read more at http://hivalliance.org/employment/benefits
Agency Overview: Read more at https://hivalliance.org/take-action/open-job-postings/
External Applicants: Apply directly through our website, via the Agency Overview link. All applicants must submit a complete Job Application, Supplemental Questions, and resume via the Job Portal to be considered.

We are hiring part-time and full-time positions in Roseburg, Salem, & Eugene.

Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This bilingual differential is not included in the salary above.

Eligible for benefits.

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a complete Job Application, Supplemental Questions, and resume via the Job Portal to be considered.

Please note: Recruiting scams are on the rise - Make sure to protect your information. HIV Alliance does not conduct interviews or ask for personal information (ID, Social Security, etc.) via text. Additionally, double check the email of who is communicating with you. Email communication from HIV Alliance uses @allianceor.org or comes from noreply@criterionhcm.com. Please report any suspicious activity to Human Resources at ostankey@allianceor.org and/or ldavis@allianceor.org .

Position Summary

This position will provide clients with Medical Case management services. The HIV Nurse Case Manager will work in close partnership with HIV medical providers in the community. The HIV Nurse Case Manager will communicate with providers regarding the client’s case management care plan and the medical treatment plan. In addition, HIV Nurse Case Managers will provide services that many HIV doctors have limited time to provide: treatment management and medication adherence, HIV disease and side effects management, nutritional therapy, oral health interventions and referral, liver health and hepatitis disease management (acute and chronic) and HIV risk reduction.

Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) defines medical case management as:

“Medical case management services (including treatment adherence) are a range of client-centered services that link clients with health care, psychosocial, and other services. The coordination and follow-up of medical treatments is a component of medical case management. These services ensure timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health and support services and continuity of care, through ongoing assessment of the client’s and other key family members’ needs and personal support systems. Medical case management includes the provision of treatment adherence counseling to ensure readiness for, and adherence to, complex HIV/AIDS treatments.

Key activities include (1) initial assessment of service needs; (2) development of a comprehensive, individualized service plan; (3) provision of services required to implement the plan; (4) monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan; and (5) periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client. It includes client-specific advocacy and/or review of utilization of services. This includes all types of case management including face-to-face, phone contact, and any other form of communication.”

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Complete regular health assessment on eligible clients

Develop and lead RN care plan for eligible clients

Conduct case conferences with Ryan White Care coordinators

Conduct Case conference with medical providers, including HIV specialty care

Build and maintain relationships with medical providers

Complete annual HIV RN training

Advocate for clients with medical service providers

Provide direct one-on-one medical case management services to eligible clients

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of disease progression and relevant therapies

Provide client education pertaining to disease progression and relevant therapies

Maintain up-to-date and accurate client records

Maintain RN license and other relevant training

Advocate with other case managers and other service providers on behalf of our clients

Provide intensive, short-term intervention to newly diagnosed clients focusing on HIV disease management, prevention/risk reduction education

Participate in necessary meetings

Assist Director/Manager with all necessary reports

Participate in agency teams

Travel to other counties to conduct home visits and appointments with clients

Other duties as defined by Director and Ryan White Principles and Standards

Meet with clients in person on a drop-in and scheduled basis

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nursing license

Valid Oregon Driver's license, or valid out of state driver's license with the ability to get an Oregon Driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency in Oregon, and a driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy

One year of experience providing clinical care to patients with chronic disease or infectious disease

TB test (provided at agency)

Ability to pass agency criminal background check

Ability to work effectively with challenging patients

Ability to pass AIDS RN Certification within 12 months

Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required

• Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
• Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
• Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork

The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings

• Work occurs in a communal, open space, cubicle environment. Frequent interruptions will occur.

The duties of this job require regular attendance

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 40 hours per week, in office

Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions

• Ability to transport self to job-related events and locations