HIV Care Services Nurse Consultant

Brief Job Description

The HIV Care Nurse Consultant performs highly advanced professional and administrative nursing functions in the HIV Care Services Group. Work involves determining healthcare service requirements and improving systems of care for People Living With HIV (PLWH) statewide. Responsibilities include planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating service delivery programs for state-funded grantees and their major subcontractors.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• (40%) Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates service delivery programs for state-funded grantees and their major subcontractors statewide, including conducting annual and follow-up site visits and providing on-site technical assistance as needed.
• (35%) Provides extensive clinical consultation, training, and technical assistance to HIV Care and Medications Unit grantees and subcontractors, medical and nursing providers, the general medical community, and other health care organizations and individuals.
• (5%) Oversees field investigations into complaints related to the quality of care provided by subcontractors for clinical, medical case management, and psychosocial case management services.
• (5%) Coordinates the implementation and review of standards of clinical care and case management services for use in evaluating the quality of care delivered by contract providers to people living with HIV.
• (5%) Coordinates the development and implementation of records and tools used to evaluate the quality of clinical and case management services delivered by contractors.
• (5%) As requested, develops and provides input into policy development; represents the Care Services Group on workgroups and advisory committees related to HIV/STD.
• (5%) Surveys HIV/STD clinical providers regarding continuing education needs and analyzes the results. Develops in-service and educational programs to meet the needs of clinical providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of public health policies, structure, and functions of public health organizations
• Knowledge of current trends in public health
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, and laws and ordinances governing public health
• Knowledge of universal precautions
• Knowledge of Case Management principles
• Knowledge of community-based health and social services programming for persons living with HIV
• Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems
• Skills in using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, TEAMS, or similar software programs
• Skills in using a personal computer to prepare and store documents and reports
• Skills in providing clinical and/or case management services
• Skills in problem-solving
• Skills in monitoring and evaluating health care programs
• Ability to function without direct supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to provide constructive and critical feedback and guidance
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate facts and to provide meaningful feedback
• Ability to work effectively with others and in teams
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and evaluate program activities
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to work tactfully with the public, agency, and contractor leadership
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Registrations, Licensure Requirements, or Certifications

• Must possess and maintain current status as a Registered Nurse with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

Initial Screening Criteria

• A bachelor’s in nursing with current status as a registered nurse with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Experience working in a clinical setting for a minimum of 3 years as a full-time employee
• Experience working with people living with HIV

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form