What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Adherence Nurse position at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center?
* Ability to engage patient in meaningful dialogue
* Ability to prioritize workload and manage caseload.
* Ability to work independently and function as an active team member.
* Working proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office products, and electronic medical records.
* Be currently licensed as an LPN or RN in the state of NY.
* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
* Must be oriented to consumer satisfaction.
* Ability to navigate electronic medical records and patient database to track patient data and facilitate reporting of patient outcomes related to preventative interventions
* Provide nursing support to the clinic by assisting in daily management of patient flow throughout the continuum of care rendered in the clinic to ensure optimum care delivery.
* Coordinate training of all clinical staff in effectively delivering Partnership for Health (PFH) intervention and support integration of intervention into clinical sessions
* Effectively deliver evidence-based interventions with fidelity around topics of prevention and risk reduction education, treatment adherence, sexual health and substance use prevention.
* Provide ongoing treatment adherence support for patients, emphasizing the importance of adherence to medical appointments and, as appropriate, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and other medications.
* Provide a patient centered, holistic approach to patients with identified issues with adherence in order to achieve and maintain compliance with medical care and treatment.
* Function as a liaison with patients and medical providers and assists in facilitating access to medical and social support services by participating in case conferencing in conjunction with case management staff.
* Facilitate timely follow-up appointments with the member's primary care provider (PCP) and obtains relevant inpatient documentation for PCP review.
* Enter and track patient data for patients receiving PFH intervention
* Perform other appropriate duties and participates in other special projects as assigned.
* Project a positive image in representing and demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
* Support the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives of Wyckoff Heights Medical Center.
* Other duties related to scope of position as assigned..
* Attend necessary ongoing medical education.
* Provide Health Literacy Assessments and documents appropriately in medical chart.
Position Requirement:
* This position requires a minimum formal education of Associate Degree or certification equivalent and a minimum of 3 years job-related experience.
* License Practical Nurse.
* HIV Specialist certification
* 1 - 3 Years HIV related experience preferred.
