Nurse Case Manager - Outreach

About the role

The HIV Nurse Case Manager plays a critical role on a dynamic, multidisciplinary HIV primary care team that has been nationally recognized for excellence. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care, conducting clinical assessments, and managing chronic diseases alongside other team members.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outpatient primary care nursing including medical assessments and triage services for HIV team patients.
• Administers vaccines, injectable medications, and provides wound assessment and care.
• Coordinates care with integrated HIV team behavioral health staff.
• Visits patients at shelters and other outreach sites to provide nursing care and care coordination services.
• Supports chronic disease management and medication adherence for HIV and other co-morbid conditions.
• Identifies and addresses structural barriers to care and medication adherence.
• Collaborates with medical providers to coordinate follow-up related to medication management.
• Provides education and preventative services to HIV team patients.
• Ensures a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and the care team.
• Trains new nursing staff as directed by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred; 2 years of experience working in an ambulatory/outpatient care environment required.
• HIV primary care experience strongly preferred.
• Certification as AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) preferred, but can be obtained after hiring.
• Expertise in substance use disorder and risk reduction principles.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness.
• Mental Health experience, including knowledge of trauma informed care.
• Experience working in a community health center setting.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred or training upon hire.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation increases based on years of experience, ranging from $40.00 - $58.00 hourly.
• Eligible for BHCHP's competitive time off program, health, dental, and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for bilingual proficiency, and more.