Clinical functions involve outpatient office interactions mainly with patients with HIV/AIDS. Patients are educated regarding appropriate medication use and are evaluated for medication compliance. Administrative functions include maintaining computer databases and developing reports to be submitted to granting agencies. Position contingent upon outside funding.
Coordinates all HIV patient clinic encounters to include responding to incoming mail daily, discusses cases with physicians and providers.
Coordinates discharge plans by arranging office follow up, assistance with home health, home infusion, hospice, and/or AIDS services.
Coordinates ID outpatient clinics and performing nursing functions in the clinic.
Coordinates hospital admissions for HIV/AIDS patients including physician orders, lab work, and plan for follow up.
Performs medication compliance patient education including educating patients, families, and other caregivers regarding HIV/AIDS with reference to disease process, therapy, and complications of therapy.
Develops a working relationship with regional pharmacies to design mechanisms for monitoring patient compliance with medications.
Performs Ryan White/Centers of Excellence Database management including developing and maintaining a computer record pertaining to all COEHIV/AIDS patients, including clinical, laboratory, and outcome data.
Assists in data analysis.
Participates in budget planning/management and coordination of contract agreements.
Coordinates HIV/AIDSCOE/Ryan White clinical protocols.
Works closely with the COE Medical Care Manager, ID Social Worker(s) and psychotherapists on matters pertaining to the care of HIV/AIDS patients.
Interprets clinical/laboratory data and contributes to clinical decision making.
Responds to incoming data, evaluates severity of problems, discussing cases with physicians and medical care manager, and directs patients to appropriate care.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
ETSU is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all of our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Job Category: Administrative
Required Qualifications:
Tennessee or compact state licensure as an LPN at time of hire with five years clinical experience or Tennessee or compact state licensure as an RN at time of hire with three years clinical experience.
Internal Number: 21388
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