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Job Location (Full Address):
Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224
Opening:
Worker Sub@type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
18
Department:
400051 Med M&D-Infect Dis STD Clinic
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCB 218 H
Compensation Range:
$47.12 - $65.97
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Infectious Diseases Division of the University of Rochester provides the clinical services of the Monroe County Sexual Health Clinic through a contract with the County Department of Public Health. The MC Sexual Health clinic is a free, walk in clinic serving a diverse community across a spectrum of ages. This position is responsible to provide clinical care including obtaining a history, performing a physical assessment, diagnosing and prescribing treatment of STIs, and providing HIV/STI prevention counseling and testing in collaboration with other nurse practitioners and medical director. This position is a part time position for an anticipated 18 - 20 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides direct patient care in NYS Article 28 Clinic:
Perform a health history, including sexual history and behavioral risk assessment
Targeted physical examination including gynecologic examination
Perform venipuncture
Determines diagnosis and treatment of all sexually transmitted infections
Provide individualized patient education
Identifies other health problems and provides referrals to appropriate health providers for evaluation and management
Performs clinical audits for QA/QI
Provides phone consultation to health-care providers related to the clinical management of STDs
Provides HIV related prevention services
Perform HIV pre-test and risk reduction counseling
Perform HIV post- test counseling
Assess clients' suitability for HIV PreExposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Arrange for immediate referral for HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis(nPEP) services
Provides clinical supervision of nurses:
Supervises nursing assessments and procedures for laboratory specimen collection
Provide clinical consultations to evaluate abnormal findings from nursing assessments
Supervises STI treatments provided in clinic by Sexual Health clinic nurse
Participates in orientation and training of new STI clinic nurses and nurse practitioners
Communicates issues relating to maintaining current medical and nursing standards of care within the Sexual Health Clinic to the Clinical Services Manager
Coordination of clinical case management:
Provides clinical consultation for the management of STD test results, medical follow-up, and phone triage
Directs the management of positive laboratory test results. Assesses the need for further intervention. Makes individual plans regarding extending follow up efforts
Reviews all syphilis cases prior to closure
Dictates all STI/HIV consultation reports for medical referrals, verifying the proper release of STD/HIV information
Professional development:
participates in training and education required by NYSPHL Article 28 regulations
fulfills requirements to maintain licensure as a registered professional nurse and certification as a nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority from the NYS Department of Education
Maintains certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Association, including documentation of a minimum of 100 CEU hours/5 years for re-certification
Maintains current knowledge of clinical management of STIs
Participates in STI education sessions, including web based training
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Master's degree from an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous experience in a health care setting preferred
Clinical competence from very acute, chronic and well patients required
Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State (NYS) (already licensed or licensing in process upon hire)
Experience working with sexual health clinical services preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong clinical and phlebotomy skills preferred.
Fluency in speaking/reading/writing Spanish desired or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Effective problem solving, interpersonal communication skills and cultural competency preferred.
Able to function both independently and as part of a team preferred.
Able to take initiative, demonstrate resourcefulness, commitment to follow through and ensure high quality, timely completion of work preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Nurse Practitioner licensed in New York State (NYS) upon hire required (or licensing in process upon hire)
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