JOB TITLE: Infectious Disease Nurse Coordinator
FLSA: Exempt
GRADE: 9
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing for Clinical Services
INTRODUCTION
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing for Clinical Services, the Infectious Disease Nurse Coordinator performs educational, clinical, and administrative activities in order to facilitate the delivery of primary and specialty health care to HIV-positive patients. This position works with the providers, clients, Unity staff members, and external referrals to ensure care is available according to Unity's standard of care.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Infectious Disease Nurse Coordinator reports to the Director of Nursing for Clinical Services, and supervises the HIV, Nurse Care Managers and HIV Care Associates.
GUIDELINES
The position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as UHC policies and procedures.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
The Infectious Disease Nurse Coordinator will work with Unity providers and staff in Adult Medicine and Pediatrics.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Refer to the ADA checklist.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Refer to the ADA checklist.
RISKS
The position involves everyday risk and discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC health Care Sites. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The position requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organization relationships that may be a part of the work of this individual. All medical services shall be provided according to medically accepted community standards of care. The employee shall provide evidence of a recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and/or chest x-ray results.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Job Summary: the Infectious Disease Nurse Coordinator performs educational, clinical, and administrative activities in order to facilitate the delivery of primary and speciallity health care to HIV-positive patients. This position works with the providers, clients, Unity staff members, and external referrals to ensure care is available according to Unity's standard of care.