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    Registered Nurse Medical Care Unit - Washington DC, United States - Whitman-Walker Health

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    About Whitman-Walker Health

    Whitman-Walker envisions a society where all persons are seen for who they are, treated with dignity and respect, and afforded equal opportunity to health and wellbeing.

    Through care, advocacy, research, and education, we empower all persons to live healthily, love openly, and achieve equality and inclusion.

    For over 50 years, we have been meeting the needs of our communities with the endless dedication of our diverse teams.

    The registered nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide primary and specialty care to patients who present with many different chronic illnesses.

    They provide treatment around adherence issues and/or unstable status related to disease management, with emphasis on medical adherence, self-management, health promotion, and harm reduction.

    Develops care plans, refers patients to necessary internal and/or external resources (e.g., substance abuse, mental health, specialists), and monitors medical progress in accordance with premier quality care standards.

    Maintains a respectful, non-judgmental, and compassionate manner with patients/clients/staff.

    • Adheres to Whitman-Walker policies and procedures, with special attention given to HIPAA requirements.
    • Maintains data integrity through conscientious use of relevant tools and employing a system of checks and balances.
    • Participates in organizational quality and performance improvement activities

    Knowledge of HIV/AIDS-related illnesses and substance abuse, including current treatment and adherence strategies, and knowledge of risk reduction intervention strategies, including harm reduction and motivational interviewing principles.


    • Knowledge of chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, etc., with an understanding of the needs of individuals and families across the primary care continuum.
    • Ability to assess patients for needs related to treatment education, risk reduction, or prevention.
    • Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to function efficiently as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
    • Ability to conduct sensitive, empathetic interviews that respect the dignity and diversity of patients.
    • Ability to maintain patient records and information in an accurate, timely, and confidential manner
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

    • Knowledge of all applicable WWH policies and procedures.
    • Knowledge of healthcare information systems with the ability to adapt to new electronic medical records and population health platforms.
    • Ability to maintain records and information in an accurate, timely, and confidential manner.
    • Flexibility to work various shifts, including afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary.
    • Commitment to health equity.
    Fluency in medical terminology

    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Equivalent work experience required.
    • Master of Science in Nursing or Public Health preferred
    • Experience working with an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse work staff preferred
    • 1 year of experience working with people living with HIV or issues related to HIV care preferred.
    Working conditions for this position are normal for an office environment. Individual may be required to work evenings and/or weekends and organization events. Some work may be required to be done remotely/at home.

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    Long periods on computer.


    • Extended periods of engagement with computer systems where concentration is key to accuracy in data entry. Intermittent periods of engagement with a telephone system to respond to inquiries where concentration is key to task performance.
    • It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required. Whitman-Walker is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants, its employees, or former employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or gender identity. For accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.
    The hours of operation for the organization range from 7 am-8 pm Monday-Friday.
    The full-time hours for all roles within the organization range from 37.


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