Treatment Adherence Nurse

Treatment Adherence Nurse

Job Category: Clinical Support Requisition Number: TREAT001069

Full-Time On-site

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Ambulatory Services 1610 Dekalb Ave Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA

Description

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

Non-Union

Mon - Fri / 9am - 5pm

Salary: $75,000

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Wyckoff Heights Medical Center