• Outpatient clinic - Green Bay, WI

Compensation:$68,000 - $82,000/year (salary) PLUS Benefits

Job Description:

Essential Functions

• Provide direct nursing services to patients accessing the Medical Center Medical Clinics, including a comprehensive health assessment, phlebotomy, immunizations and health maintenance screenings. 
• Follow approved nursing protocols and procedures when providing care to patients to meet the nursing needs of patients.
• Document all care provided, including but not limited to specialty care, telephone triage calls and medication refills, in the electronic medical chart consistent with standard nursing practice.
• Process patient referrals for specialty care and follow-up, as needed, to ensure quality specialty care was provided.
• Coordinate communication with medical/social services case management, external case management and other external disease management services as appropriate.
• Educate patients on HIV disease, medical care issues and adherence strategies to prescribed medications.
• Assist in planning, managing and coordinating patient flow in clinic areas and day-to-day operations of the clinic.
• Actively participate in agency meetings including CQI meetings, nursing/medical staff meetings and multidisciplinary meetings
• Develop a strong collaborative relationship with the HIV medical community to enhance patient access to services including specialists
• Assist in clinical trials as needed
• Conduct special projects and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Supervisor or Medical Director.

Qualifications:

• Have been a practicing RN for at least two (2) years.
• One year or greater experience in medical/surgical nursing or clinic nursing in a primary or specialty care clinic.
• Certification CPR-BLS preferred.
• AIDS Certified Registered Nurse Certification (ACRN) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing practice standards.
• Very effective and practical organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Working knowledge of Spanish language (bilingual) is a plus.