STI Clinic Nurse

Job Summary

The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) will provide nursing care to patients living with HIV or those at risk for HIV in an outpatient ambulatory clinic. The Clinical RN administratively reports to the Clinic Nurse Manager and is clinically supervised by the Medical Director. All clinical staff provide care per Standard Operating Procedures and protocols set by the Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized sexually transmitted infection (STI) assessments and treatments utilizing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or protocols.
• Support physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in performance of comprehensive assessments of patient health care needs.
• Provide treatments, administer medications and vaccines, and provide preventative and maintenance care to patients according to clinic policies and procedures.
• Obtain appropriate specimens for screening tests.
• Provide adherence, sexual health and risk reduction counselling and education.
• Assess patient adherence and tolerance of medications and treatment plans.
• Perform in person triage for walk-in patients.
• Perform or oversee phone triage with patients.
• Report infectious diseases to the Department of Public Health.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures, provide follow-up as needed, and document based on accepted procedures.
• Participate in the clinic’s Continuous Quality Improvement program as directed.
• Participate in updates of clinic standards of care policies and procedures.
• Function as clinic charge nurse in the absence of the Clinic Nurse Manager.
• Oversee unlicensed assistance personal patient activities in collaboration with the Clinic Nurse Manager.
• Abide by all National and state regulations/laws, and agency policies regarding confidentiality of client information.
• Absorb and distribute medical supplies as needed.
• Maintain continuing education requirements for licensure.

Requirements

• Possesses and demonstrates an understanding of the fundamentals of STI care, and HIV care and prevention services.
• A self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Electronic Medical Record system knowledge preferred.
• Possess excellent communication skills (writing, spelling, listening and speaking).
• Cooperate as a team member.
• Possess problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Utilize good time management techniques.
• Follow through to completion of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet database and presentation software.
• Abide by all policies and procedures concerning personnel including conflict of interest policy.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Georgia.
• At least 2-3 years of experience as RN in clinical setting preferred.
• Outpatient ambulatory care clinic experience preferred.
• STI and HIV care experience preferred.
• National HIV certification preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Benefits

• Health Wellness day per quarter.
• Parental Leave.
• Free parking at our locations/bus line accessibility.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits.
• Automatic 3% Safe Harbor & 2% Profit Sharing (Retirement Program).
• 100% allotted for benefit elections for employees, 50% allotted for benefit elections for employee's spouse/dependent.
• Credit Union.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and determined by the needs of the clinic.

Notes

• Positive Impact Health Centers, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, or covered veteran status.
• Recreational drugs, weapons and violence are not permitted on agency property or at any agency events or programs.
• Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for all jobs, if not currently employed by Positive Impact Health Centers.