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The HIV Retention Nurse provides age-appropriate care to a diverse patient population to drive health equality. Responsibilities include assessing patient status, interpreting medical data, and utilizing Electronic Medical Records to manage care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current MA RN license or practical nursing certification and be BLS certified. Preferred qualifications include a BSN, 1-2 years of community health experience, and bilingual skills in Spanish or Portuguese.
associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificatePatient AssessmentBLS CertificationElectronic Medical RecordsBilingual SpanishIV ExperienceMed/Surg NursingBilingual PortugueseHIV/AIDS Care
Job description
Job DetailsLevel
ExperiencedJob
Location:
New
Bedford
MA -
New
Bedford,
MA 02740Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level: 2
Year
DegreeSalary
Range: $34.69 - $48.25
HourlyTravel
Percentage:
NoneJob
Shift:
Week
DaysJob
Category:
Health
CareFull-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 heath 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
QualificationsWhat 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 oppurtunities. $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
Benefits
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Weekend Differential
Personal Days Off
BSN Stipend
201-500 employees
HQNew Bedford, Massachusetts
Founded1979
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