HIV Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice and Counseling Network

Posted by on May 07, 2012

Family Practice and Counseling Network / RHD, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: HIV Nurse Practitioner (part time or full time)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Master’s degree in Nursing
•    Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program
•    Current RN and APN licenses from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
•    Current national board certification
•    Physical and emotional ability to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with the position
•    Proficiency in basic computer skills.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
•    At least three (3) years prior experience serving HIV patients as a Nurse Practitioner

MAIN FUNCTION:
Upholds the health center mission by assuring that patients receive health care that is competent, caring, cost-effective, and meets with a high degree of satisfaction; supports fiscal stability of the organization.

SETTING: Nurse-Managed Community Health Center serving low-income and vulnerable families.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
•    Works with a multidisciplinary team to provide HIV primary care services to our HIV positive adults, including medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up
•    Provides primary care services to patients of all ages (or adults if an adult NP), including medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up
•    Collaborates with the HIV Care Coordinator in the administration of our HIV Primary Care program
•    Proficient in the management of acute and chronic conditions, both simple and complex
•    Practices using accepted evidence-based criteria and established clinical practice guidelines
•    Consultation with collaborating physician and other members of the healthcare team when indicated
•    Ability to work in a culturally competent capacity within a community-based setting with patients who are of varying economic, ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds
•    Possession of exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external customers
•    Practice and behaviors reflect fiscal responsibility in appropriate balance with quality patient care
•    Defined productivity standards are proactively worked towards and established goals met
•    Demonstration of good time management skills and follow through
•    Responsible behavior in regards to attendance, punctuality, and schedule coverage
•    Attendance and participation in meetings, mandatory in-services, educational programs, and other activities in order to stay informed and current
•    Maintenance of required amount of continuing education credits as defined by specific governing bodies associated with the position (managed care organization, national certification organizations, etc.)
•    Knowledgeable and supportive of policies, procedures, and guidelines associated with practice setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Mild to moderate physical effort. May be on feet long periods of time. Routine keyboarding demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Medical office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation.

HAZARDS:
Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens. Potential for high levels of stress associated with population served and demands of job.

REPORTS TO:
Primary Care Coordinator

This could be a full or part-time position.  If you know anyone who is interested, please have them send a resume and cover letter to Emily Nichols (enichols@fpcn.com)