Nurse Case Manager

Department: Client Services
Reports To: Director of Care
Location: Eugene, Salem, Roseburg, or Medford
Position Type: .50 FTE, hourly (20 hours/week), nonexempt

Note: We are hiring for one part-time position located in Medford, Eugene, Salem, or Roseburg.

Bilingual candidates are eligible for $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This differential is included in the pay range shown above.

Eligible for part-time benefits. See our benefits page at  http://hivalliance.org/employment/benefits

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a complete Job Application, Supplemental Questions, and resume via the Job Portal to be considered. The Job Portal can be found at https://hivalliance.org/employment/open-positions/

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Position Summary

This position will provide clients with Medical Case management services. The HIV Medical Case Manager will work in close partnership with HIV medical providers in the community. The HIV Medical Case Manager will communicate with providers regarding the client’s case management care plan and the medical treatment plan. In addition, HIV Medical Case Managers will provide services that many HIV doctors have limited time to provide: treatment management and medication adherence, HIV disease and side effects management, nutritional therapy, oral health interventions and referral, liver health and hepatitis disease management (acute and chronic) and HIV risk reduction.

Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) defines medical case management as:

“Medical case management services (including treatment adherence) are a range of client-centered services that link clients with health care, psychosocial, and other services.  The coordination and follow-up of medical treatments is a component of medical case management.  These services ensure timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health and support services and continuity of care, through ongoing assessment of the client’s and other key family members’ needs and personal support systems.  Medical case management includes the provision of treatment adherence counseling to ensure readiness for, and adherence to, complex HIV/AIDS treatments.

Key activities include (1) initial assessment of service needs; (2) development of a comprehensive, individualized service plan; (3) provision of services required to implement the plan; (4) monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan; and (5) periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client.  It includes client-specific advocacy and/or review of utilization of services.  This includes all types of case management including face-to-face, phone contact, and any other form of communication.” 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Complete regular health assessment on eligible clients

Develop and lead RN care plan for eligible clients

Conduct case conferences with Ryan White Care coordinators

Conduct Case conference with medical providers, including HIV specialty care

Build and maintain relationships with medical providers

Complete annual HIV RN training

Advocate for clients with medical service providers

Provide direct one-on-one medical case management services to eligible clients

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of disease progression and relevant therapies

Provide client education pertaining to disease progression and relevant therapies

Maintain up-to-date and accurate client records

Advocate with other case managers and other service providers on behalf of our clients

Provide intensive, short-term intervention to newly diagnosed clients focusing on HIV disease management, prevention/risk reduction education

Participate in necessary meetings

Assist Director/Manager with all necessary reports

Participate in agency teams

Travel to other counties to conduct home visits and appointments with clients

Other duties as defined by Director and Ryan White Principles and Standards

Meet with clients in person on a drop-in and scheduled basis 

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nursing license

Valid Oregon driver’s license, driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy, ability to transport self to job-related events and education locations

One year of experience providing clinical care to patients with chronic disease or infectious disease

TB test

Ability to pass agency criminal background check

Ability to work effectively with challenging patients

Ability to pass AIDS RN Certification within 12 months

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required

The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions, Travel and Environment

·         The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings

·         The duties of this job require regular attendance

·         Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions

HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.

HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.