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WorkSource Oregon Nurse Case Manager in MEDFORD, Oregon
Salary Range: \$39.00 - \$41.34 per hour Salary Note: Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional \$1.50 Bilingual Differential. This Bilingual Differential is not included in the salary range above. Position Summary: This position will administer medical case management services to clients enrolled in the Supportive Housing Program. The Supportive Housing program provides intensive wrap-around supports to individuals facing significant barriers to obtaining and maintaining stable housing, often with a history of behavioral health and/or substance use barriers. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with these populations. The Nurse Case Manager will often travel to deliver medical case management in the home in order to further reduce clients\' barriers to accessing care. The HIV Medical Case Manager will communicate with providers regarding the client\'s care plan and the medical treatment plan. In addition, HIV Medical Case Managers will provide services such as: treatment management and medication adherence, HIV disease and side effects management, nutritional therapy, oral health interventions and referral, liver health and hepatitis disease management (acute and chronic) and HIV risk reduction. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Client Management: Carry an active caseload of eligible clients, providing direct one-on-one medical case management services. Able to provide services in-person, over the phone and on a drop-in basis. Assessments & Planning: Conduct health assessments and goal planning in collaboration with the client to identify medication adherence plans and barriers to care. Develop individualized care plans based on assessments and available resources to improve medication adherence and overall health. Coordination of Services: Work collaboratively with case management team, providers, community partners to facilitate access to HIV treatment and medical care. Provide client education pertaining to HIV and other medications, disease progression, and risk reduction. Advocacy: Advocate for clients with medical service providers and case managers. Conduct case conferences with case managers and medical providers as needed. Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, services provided, and progress updates in agency databases. Process and collect necessary eligibility documents including Authorization for Release of Information. Referrals: Refer clients to infectious disease providers and medical resources as needed and follow up. Community Engagement: Build partnerships with medical providers in our service region. Attend relevant community meetings and participate in ongoing training and professional development. Travel: Frequently travel across service area, which may encompass multiple counties to provide in-person services, including weekly home and/or community visits. Ability to transport clients. Standards: Comply with all applicable program standards, guidelines, laws and administrative rules. Reporting: Assist management with all necessary reports. For a complete job description, please visit: https://hivalliance.criterionhcm.com/jobs/51/1/#730