Purpose of Job The purpose of this position is to assist in providing care to patients living with HIV through the Center of Excellence, a Ryan White Funded Clinic.
Essential Functions Essential functions the position will be responsible for include the following:
Provide HIV education and counseling to those living with HIV and those caring for HIV infected individuals
Collect lab specimens as ordered by the physician including but not limited to: blood, urine, compartment swabs
Provide education and counseling related to other sexually transmitted infections such as Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, HPV and HSV
Provide STI medications and/or immunizations as covered by Public Health Nursing Protocol or by physician order
Ensure standards of HIV nursing practice are met with each patient
Assess barriers to care for each patient including factors that may influence medication adherence
Navigate health insurance entities to ensure procedures and medications are provided as directed by physician
