LVN Full-time
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas

Licensed Vocational Nurse-HIV Program Coordinator - Preventative Screening Services - Days

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. 

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The HIV Program Coordinator for HIV Testing in the Emergency Department will implement and maintain this screening initiative that is funded through a Texas Department of State Health Services grant. This position will facilitate data collection and reporting; serve as a liaison to staff and the Texas Department of State Health Services and develop and maintain standards for program services. In addition, the HIV Program Coordinator will be involved with pertinent HIV coalitions and networking opportunities.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Plan, manage and oversee components of the opt-out HIV screening program in the ED.
  2. Provide notification of HIV test results, counseling and linkage to care for patients that are in-house and serve as an internal consultant for HIV screening, test results, counseling and linkage to care activities.
  3. Collect, tabulate and report required data to external appropriate agencies as required by law (i.e. DSHS).Report program statistics and performance improvement activities though appropriate internal structures.
  4. Participates in budget preparation/submission, modification and maintenance. Participates in the application and maintenance of applicable Grants. Facilitates processes for reimbursement from DSHS.
  5. Collaborates with external stakeholders to facilitate notification of HIV test results, counseling and linkage to care for patients that have been discharged prior to result confirmation and in the development, delivery and evaluation of educational programs or tools that relate to HIV screening and awareness. Develop and maintain working relationships with HIV related stakeholders in the local and far reaching community.
  6. Develops, implements, evaluates or revises HIV screening program policies and procedures based on evidence or other pertinent standards.

     

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

2 - 4 years related experience

Required License/Certifications

Current LVN license in the State of Texas.

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