Nurse (HIV/AIDS) - DHA - Gallup, United States - Department Of Health And Human Services

Description

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Nursing Services, Branch of Internal Medicine Clinic at the Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC), Gallup, NM. The Nurse (HIV/AIDS) is responsible for outpatient health care delivery to patients affected by Human Immunodeficiency (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This will also include managing patients who may temporarily be in an inpatient setting.

Duties

**This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan and Merit Promotion procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GA ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.**

• Provides direct nursing care for the HlV/AIDS program in the clinic. Conducts nurse field visits as indicated by the population needs.
• Provides care, preventive services, and counseling including guidance in nutrition, exercise, wellness teaching, HIV transmission prevention, substance abuse prevention and self-management education. This specifically includes but is not limited to information regarding disease process, medications and side effects. Promotes responsible behavior and implements plans to further enhance patient/family understanding of medical problems.
• Recognizes the need for reassessment by the physician or other sub-specialist healthcare professional. Documents services, data, patient assessment and care plan in an acceptable form in the medical record and registry.
• Acts as a liaison and collaborates with medical providers, specialty service providers, and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols, standards of practice and policies. The incumbent will participate in ongoing quality improvement activities, including audits, chart reviews, development of review criteria, and development of plans for performance improvement set out within the Internal Medicine Department.
• Develops and maintains a registry of the high-risk patients and a disease specific registry of patients with HIV/AIDS.
• Submits quarterly progress reports to the Indian Health Service HIV consultant at headquarters to ensure future funding. Assures that new HIV positive cases are report to the state departments of health and promptly enrolled in care.
• Obtains information and educational handouts for patients with targeted illnesses and conditions. Works closely with the Infectious Disease Specialist and other physicians to ensure that adequate and accurate patient education is being provided and is available.
• Acts as a patient advocate and demonstrates cultural sensitivity.