Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC)
HIV Nurse Care Manager - The Project
Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC), Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
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Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC) .
Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.
PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services serves people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Additional services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. We have locations in Ames, Des Moines, and Marshalltown.
Role As a Nurse Care Manager, you will be a member of a care team that provides high-quality, holistic healthcare and medical case management to patients living with HIV/AIDS through a client-centered approach using the Chronic Care Model as a framework. You will coordinate with PHC team members to provide positive service experiences for patients and demonstrate PHC iCare values in daily work.
What You Will Do
Supports and empowers clients throughout the HIV health care continuum to include holistic counseling, problem-solving “barriers to care” issues, and coaching clients as needed regarding treatment and medication adherence, healthy life choices, and self-help behaviors.
Provides care coordination to address management of co-morbidities to satisfy HIV health maintenance protocols.
Completes RW Part C new patient coordinated intakes accurately and timely, according to established coordinated care workflows.
Performs nursing assessment/medical triage of acute medical issues and medication side effects and refers or monitors appropriately.
Thoroughly and accurately documents all patient encounters in the electronic medical record and assists with data collection, data management and data integrity according to grant guidelines.
Provides HIV and STI education to patients appropriate to their identified learning considerations and needs.
Assists with scheduling and tracking of outpatient referrals for program patients.
Assists clients in accessing specialty medical, mental health, substance abuse and other support services through community agencies.
Qualifications You Need to Bring Required
Registered Nurse with license recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing and BLS certified.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to service excellence.
Ability to work collaboratively and build/maintain professional relationships with a wide variety of people, providers, and agencies.
Self‑motivated, willing to take initiative and work autonomously.
Willing to listen, give instructional feedback and take direction from Clinical Program Director and Program Manager.
Problem‑solving skills with ability to apply critical thinking and assessment within nursing framework.
Strong organizational, prioritization and time‑management skills with ability to multi‑task and consistently meet department work schedule as designated.
Basic knowledge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and internet‑based applications; willingness and ability to learn different software and databases.
Trustworthy with the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to consistently meet care manager measures and acceptable performance standards.
Licenses & Certifications:
Current RN license; Current BLS; Current Mandatory Reporter Certification; AIDS Certified Registered Nurse certification required within 4 years, or as funding allows.
Preferred
Experience in HIV/AIDS related care.
Experience in a Community Health Center.
Experience in community health or public health programs.
Experience in case management and the Chronic Care Model.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Experience with Health Registry systems.
Knowledge of community resources.
Written and verbal bi‑lingual language skills in English and Spanish.
Advanced computer skills; database experience and desktop publishing.
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field.
Compensation & Benefits Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $51,600 – $64,500 annually. Candidates with extensive work experience related to this position may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay grade maximum of $77,400 annually.
PHC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous PTO accrual (equal to 4 weeks at the end of 1st year) plus paid holidays
License/certification fee reimbursement
Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Medical insurance – PHC pays, on average, 80% of medical premiums for all plan types (employee, employee + family, etc.)
Vision insurance
Life & disability insurance
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance
Discounts on pet insurance
Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full-Time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Des Moines, IA $51,600.00 – $77,400.00
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HIV Nurse Care Manager
role at
Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC) .
Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.
PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services serves people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Additional services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. We have locations in Ames, Des Moines, and Marshalltown.
Role As a Nurse Care Manager, you will be a member of a care team that provides high-quality, holistic healthcare and medical case management to patients living with HIV/AIDS through a client-centered approach using the Chronic Care Model as a framework. You will coordinate with PHC team members to provide positive service experiences for patients and demonstrate PHC iCare values in daily work.
What You Will Do
Supports and empowers clients throughout the HIV health care continuum to include holistic counseling, problem-solving “barriers to care” issues, and coaching clients as needed regarding treatment and medication adherence, healthy life choices, and self-help behaviors.
Provides care coordination to address management of co-morbidities to satisfy HIV health maintenance protocols.
Completes RW Part C new patient coordinated intakes accurately and timely, according to established coordinated care workflows.
Performs nursing assessment/medical triage of acute medical issues and medication side effects and refers or monitors appropriately.
Thoroughly and accurately documents all patient encounters in the electronic medical record and assists with data collection, data management and data integrity according to grant guidelines.
Provides HIV and STI education to patients appropriate to their identified learning considerations and needs.
Assists with scheduling and tracking of outpatient referrals for program patients.
Assists clients in accessing specialty medical, mental health, substance abuse and other support services through community agencies.
Qualifications You Need to Bring Required
Registered Nurse with license recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing and BLS certified.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to service excellence.
Ability to work collaboratively and build/maintain professional relationships with a wide variety of people, providers, and agencies.
Self‑motivated, willing to take initiative and work autonomously.
Willing to listen, give instructional feedback and take direction from Clinical Program Director and Program Manager.
Problem‑solving skills with ability to apply critical thinking and assessment within nursing framework.
Strong organizational, prioritization and time‑management skills with ability to multi‑task and consistently meet department work schedule as designated.
Basic knowledge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and internet‑based applications; willingness and ability to learn different software and databases.
Trustworthy with the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to consistently meet care manager measures and acceptable performance standards.
Licenses & Certifications:
Current RN license; Current BLS; Current Mandatory Reporter Certification; AIDS Certified Registered Nurse certification required within 4 years, or as funding allows.
Preferred
Experience in HIV/AIDS related care.
Experience in a Community Health Center.
Experience in community health or public health programs.
Experience in case management and the Chronic Care Model.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Experience with Health Registry systems.
Knowledge of community resources.
Written and verbal bi‑lingual language skills in English and Spanish.
Advanced computer skills; database experience and desktop publishing.
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field.
Compensation & Benefits Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $51,600 – $64,500 annually. Candidates with extensive work experience related to this position may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay grade maximum of $77,400 annually.
PHC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous PTO accrual (equal to 4 weeks at the end of 1st year) plus paid holidays
License/certification fee reimbursement
Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Medical insurance – PHC pays, on average, 80% of medical premiums for all plan types (employee, employee + family, etc.)
Vision insurance
Life & disability insurance
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance
Discounts on pet insurance
Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full-Time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Des Moines, IA $51,600.00 – $77,400.00
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