HIV Retention Nurse

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