LPN HIV Licensed Practical Nurse

HIV Retention Nurse
New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA 02740
Overview
Salary Range $34.69 - $48.25 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Week Days Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Health Care
Position Summary
Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week
Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Bilingual Preferred, Not Required.
As a critical member of the patient care team, the HIV Retention Nurse is responsible for providing age appropriate care to patients in his/her practice setting.
Are you ready to take your Nursing to the next level and drive health equality? Have you ever been told you're a good listener, a problem solver, and are resourceful? At NBCH we provide high quality care to meet the needs of our diverse patients. We offer a variety of services to the community, including primary & urgent care, women's health, pediatrics, adult medicine, behavioral health and dental care.
Required Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of and willingness to learn and continue with education on HIV/AIDS and commitment to working with others to improve HIV care.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data relative to the patient's status
Ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his/her specific age.
Ability to provide the care needed as described in the patient policies and procedures.
Effectively uses Electronic Medical Records
Demonstrates flexibility when responding to change. Assumes accountability for all actions
Qualifications
What you'll need:

• Current MA RN license or completion of a formal education program in practical nursing. BSN Preferred.
• Current state licensure/BLS Certified (with AED). Responsible for keeping certification current.
• 1-2 years experience performed in a physician's office or community health setting.
• Minimum one year MED/SURG experience desirable.
• Bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese skills preferred.
• IV experience preferred.

We offer a work/life balance that other organizations may not be able to provide:

• Monday – Friday: no nights and weekends.
• Closed when traveling conductions are deemed too dangerous for staff & patients means less child care hassles when school is cancelled
• Affordable, low deductible Medical Insurance that starts on day 1
• 23 personal days off a year to start.
• An additional 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement
• No cost Short Term Disability Insurance
• No cost Life insurance
• Opportunities in urgent care, women's health, pediatrics, adult medicine, infectious disease and clinical growth opportunities.
• $120 Bi-weekly stipend for BSN
• $5 per hour weekend differential

New Bedford Community Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V