What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner position at The HealthCare Connection?
Career Opportunity: Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner with The HealthCare Connection
The HealthCare Connection is currently seeking an Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care to adult patients at our Lincoln Heights and Mount Healthy locations.
We are a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site eligible for application to federal and state loan repayment and scholarship opportunities.
Organization Overview
The mission of The HealthCare Connection is to provide quality, culturally sensitive and accessible whole person-centered care, including primary health and basic oral services for the underserved, uninsured and underinsured of Northern Hamilton County. We are the first federally qualified health center (FQHC) in the state of Ohio and one of the earliest established in the entire United States. The HealthCare Connection teams with other agencies in order to meet the complete needs of patients and is proud to be one of five health centers nationally honored as “Models That Work” by the United States Department of Health and Human Services in 1995. In 2002, the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers gave THCC the Landmark Recognition Award for pioneering work in community health. After over fifty years of service, today we remain a leader in providing affordable, quality care to all ages and cultures, and have been recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) through the NCQA.
Position Overview
The Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner (ID NP) will provide high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with infectious diseases, including HIV, Hepatitis C, and other communicable conditions. The ID NP will integrate services with primary care, OB/GYN, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), and other programs to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a holistic approach to care. This role will ensure compliance with HRSA, Ryan White Program requirements, Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) funding guidelines, and other relevant regulations.
Essential Functions
Clinical Care & Patient Management
The HealthCare Connection is committed to advancing health equity and encourages those with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Please, no phone calls, or third-party candidates.
The HealthCare Connection is currently seeking an Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care to adult patients at our Lincoln Heights and Mount Healthy locations.
We are a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site eligible for application to federal and state loan repayment and scholarship opportunities.
Organization Overview
The mission of The HealthCare Connection is to provide quality, culturally sensitive and accessible whole person-centered care, including primary health and basic oral services for the underserved, uninsured and underinsured of Northern Hamilton County. We are the first federally qualified health center (FQHC) in the state of Ohio and one of the earliest established in the entire United States. The HealthCare Connection teams with other agencies in order to meet the complete needs of patients and is proud to be one of five health centers nationally honored as “Models That Work” by the United States Department of Health and Human Services in 1995. In 2002, the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers gave THCC the Landmark Recognition Award for pioneering work in community health. After over fifty years of service, today we remain a leader in providing affordable, quality care to all ages and cultures, and have been recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) through the NCQA.
Position Overview
The Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner (ID NP) will provide high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with infectious diseases, including HIV, Hepatitis C, and other communicable conditions. The ID NP will integrate services with primary care, OB/GYN, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), and other programs to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a holistic approach to care. This role will ensure compliance with HRSA, Ryan White Program requirements, Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) funding guidelines, and other relevant regulations.
Essential Functions
Clinical Care & Patient Management
- Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with infectious diseases, including HIV, Hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases.
- Prescribe and manage antiretroviral therapy (ART), direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for Hepatitis C, and prophylactic medications such as PrEP and PEP.
- Perform routine screenings, immunizations, and preventive care for at-risk populations.
- Provide patient education on disease prevention, treatment adherence, and harm reduction strategies.
- Collaborate with primary care, OB/GYN, MOUD, and other teams to ensure integrated, whole-person care.
- Support linkage-to-care efforts by working with case managers, care navigators, and community partners to ensure timely follow-up and retention in care.
- Ensure adherence to HRSA, Ryan White, EHE, and state/federal regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and performance measures related to infectious diseases and linkage-to-care outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for infectious disease care within the organization.
- Work closely with behavioral health providers, social workers, and case managers to address social determinants of health.
- Provide clinical guidance and education to medical assistants, nurses, and other staff on infectious disease management.
- Engage in outreach efforts, including HIV/HCV screening events and health fairs.
- Serve as a resource for staff on infectious disease-related topics and best practice.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Ohio.
- Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or other relevant certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in infectious diseases, HIV care, or primary care with a focus on infectious diseases preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients and other behavioral health clinicians in a team-based integrated care setting.
- Understand the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease.
- Ability to apply the biopsychosocial model to the primary care setting and demonstrate a basic knowledge of pharmacotherapy.
- Ability to apply population-based healthcare principles
- Ability to perform focused assessment and rapid problem identification
- Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
- Ability to collaborate with medical providers in the treatment of psychosocial issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Excellent problem-solving skills: will be able to match resources to the patient’s needs and assist the patient to resolve barriers in attaining their goals.
- Must be able to handle confidential information.
- Good organizational skills; able to coordinate multiple tasks as well.
- Be available to work as scheduled, report to work on time and to work overtime if needed.
- Be able to communicate clearly, think clearly, and concentrate on assigned tasks.
- Strong clinical knowledge of HIV, Hepatitis C, STIs, and other infectious diseases.
- Experience with Ryan White and EHE program requirements is a plus.
- Familiarity with HRSA compliance and FQHC regulatory standards is a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across service lines.
- Commitment to health equity and serving medically underserved populations.
- Population Health Management in the form of developing and implementing care gap programs and working with referral groups
- Proven track record for building positive relationships with care team
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
- Previous EMR experience; particularly with Nextgen
The HealthCare Connection is committed to advancing health equity and encourages those with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Please, no phone calls, or third-party candidates.
