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Location: Siouxland Community Health Center, 1021 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51105, USA
HIV Program Case Manager Full-time Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Associate Nursing Degree.
Current RN or LPN licensure in the State of Iowa as appropriate to degree.
Current CPR and Mandatory Reporter certifications.
Basic computer and data entry skills.
Considerable knowledge of HIV and community resources and services.
Two years experience in the field of HIV care or highly motivated, self-directed.
Ability to work within the broad framework of health programs and with many types of people, including health professionals and lay people.
Knowledge and experience in working with the community.
Experience in relating to the special needs of the patient population.
Ability to handle confidential information on a need‑to‑know basis as defined by SCHC.
Responsibilities
Assist in the overall operation of the early intervention program.
Provide nursing case management, follow‑up on referrals, monitor routine lab tests and immunization schedules.
Contact medical practices and urgent care centers in urban and rural areas of the service area to establish partnerships in identifying PLWHA.
Collaborate with the Iowa Department of Public Health and local Disease Prevention Specialist to identify PLWHA as a point of entry or re‑entry.
Provide outreach to special populations to offer HIV education and testing, including Hispanic and African populations.
Work flexible hours including weekends and evenings to accommodate the population.
Conduct outreach to medical practices, urgent care centers, county health departments, and identify additional agencies for collaboration within urban and rural regions of the service area to provide outreach education and testing to high‑risk populations.
Support and empower clients throughout the health‑care continuum to include holistic counseling, problem‑solving of barriers to care and coaching clients as needed with regard to treatment and medication adherence, healthy life choices, and self‑help behaviors.
Perform nursing assessment/medical triage of acute medical issues and medication side effects and refer or monitor appropriately.
Make reminder calls to patients at risk of no‑showing for appointments; locate patients who are out of care; send text reminders to patients.
Provide HIV education to clients/families/partners, internal staff and external agencies in an organized and appropriate manner.
Responsible for adherence program including innovative modalities and evidence‑based strategies such as mobile applications, HEART, SMART Couples, and Partnership for Health for medication adherence.
Prepare for daily patient appointments by creating logs for patient care to assist the HIV provider team in conducting assessments, immunizations, screenings, labs, and patient‑specific information.
Perform HIV testing, i.e., “Free and Confidential Testing.”
Responsible for the PrEP (pre‑exposure prophylaxis) program, policy, and procedure including educating patients and providers and facilitating appointments for new clients.
Maintain the RW Careware Database and SCHC electronic medical records by fully documenting all patient encounters and updating patient information as appropriate for Ryan White Part B and C tracking and charting in the patient medical records.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Preferred
Team Player – works well as a member of a group.
Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
Dedicated – devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
Ability to Make an Impact – inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
Education – Bachelors or better.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siouxland Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
SCHC participates in E‑Verify.
Pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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HIV Program Case Manager Full-time Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Associate Nursing Degree.
Current RN or LPN licensure in the State of Iowa as appropriate to degree.
Current CPR and Mandatory Reporter certifications.
Basic computer and data entry skills.
Considerable knowledge of HIV and community resources and services.
Two years experience in the field of HIV care or highly motivated, self-directed.
Ability to work within the broad framework of health programs and with many types of people, including health professionals and lay people.
Knowledge and experience in working with the community.
Experience in relating to the special needs of the patient population.
Ability to handle confidential information on a need‑to‑know basis as defined by SCHC.
Responsibilities
Assist in the overall operation of the early intervention program.
Provide nursing case management, follow‑up on referrals, monitor routine lab tests and immunization schedules.
Contact medical practices and urgent care centers in urban and rural areas of the service area to establish partnerships in identifying PLWHA.
Collaborate with the Iowa Department of Public Health and local Disease Prevention Specialist to identify PLWHA as a point of entry or re‑entry.
Provide outreach to special populations to offer HIV education and testing, including Hispanic and African populations.
Work flexible hours including weekends and evenings to accommodate the population.
Conduct outreach to medical practices, urgent care centers, county health departments, and identify additional agencies for collaboration within urban and rural regions of the service area to provide outreach education and testing to high‑risk populations.
Support and empower clients throughout the health‑care continuum to include holistic counseling, problem‑solving of barriers to care and coaching clients as needed with regard to treatment and medication adherence, healthy life choices, and self‑help behaviors.
Perform nursing assessment/medical triage of acute medical issues and medication side effects and refer or monitor appropriately.
Make reminder calls to patients at risk of no‑showing for appointments; locate patients who are out of care; send text reminders to patients.
Provide HIV education to clients/families/partners, internal staff and external agencies in an organized and appropriate manner.
Responsible for adherence program including innovative modalities and evidence‑based strategies such as mobile applications, HEART, SMART Couples, and Partnership for Health for medication adherence.
Prepare for daily patient appointments by creating logs for patient care to assist the HIV provider team in conducting assessments, immunizations, screenings, labs, and patient‑specific information.
Perform HIV testing, i.e., “Free and Confidential Testing.”
Responsible for the PrEP (pre‑exposure prophylaxis) program, policy, and procedure including educating patients and providers and facilitating appointments for new clients.
Maintain the RW Careware Database and SCHC electronic medical records by fully documenting all patient encounters and updating patient information as appropriate for Ryan White Part B and C tracking and charting in the patient medical records.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Preferred
Team Player – works well as a member of a group.
Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
Dedicated – devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
Ability to Make an Impact – inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
Education – Bachelors or better.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siouxland Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
SCHC participates in E‑Verify.
Pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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