Job Description Summary

Reports directly to the Ryan White Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse II will provide Medical Case Management services and patient advocacy through education, counseling, advocacy, eligibility application processing, and coordination of services to persons medically managed through the Ryan White Grant.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000972 COM DOM Infectious Diseases CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-07

Pay Range

$54,974 - $78,343 - $101,712

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

• 35% - Perform medical case management functions for persons qualifying for the Ryan White program, providing treatment adherence counseling to ensure readiness for and adherence to complex HIV/AIDS treatments. Meet with patients face-to-face in an office or home setting, phone contact, and other forms of communication. Key activities include:
  A) Intake and assessment of service needs
  B) Development of a comprehensive, individualized service "action plan"
  C) Coordination of services required to implement the plan
  D) Client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan
  E) Periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan over the life of the patient

• 30%- Assist patients in applying to state and federal programs such as Medicaid and health insurance. Refer patients to housing services and other area resources. Coordinate and communicate with medical providers. Assist with treatment adherence and medical education in support of medical directives.

• 20%- Provide culturally and literacy-sensitive communication to clients with varied language and literacy barriers. Follow up and support patients toward individual competence and life skills to promote treatment adherence and retention in medical care.

• 15%- Maintain accurate documentation of services, contact information, and other patient demographics in Provide Enterprise database and EPIC

Preferred Experience & Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to establishing and maintaining community social service programs.

• Knowledge of specialized needs in education and treatment for emotionally and/or environmentally handicapped clients.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with necessary agencies, organizations, and interested public or private groups.

• Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.

• Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.

• Ability to organize and maintain a caseload as necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Medical Case Management experience preferred

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one year related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Some positions require a valid driver's license. Requires certification in Basic Life Support prior to the completion of general orientation. Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 350 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 350 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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