Ambulatory Care RN, HIV/HCV Treatment & DOT
Brooklyn, New York
Interfaith Medical Center

Job Opportunity: IMC - RN - Ambulatory Care (Brooklyn, NY)

Job Summary

Provide treatment adherence education and Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) for HIV ART medication and Hepatitis C medication to support viral suppression goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate patients on prescribed medications, including potential side effects, and document education in medical records.
• Dispense medication as ordered (daily, weekly, or biweekly).
• Document all DOT encounters on log sheets and according to policy.
• Report and document patient-reported or witnessed side effects to medical providers the same day.
• Obtain medication orders and communicate with pharmacy as liaison between pharmacy and provider.
• Store ART medication securely.
• Monitor patient adherence to treatment plans; notify providers of non-adherence and document communications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and quality assurance/improvement projects.
• Attend HIV/AIDS forums and staff meetings to stay current on developments.
• Maintain updated DOT patient lists and schedule/reschedule DOT sessions, including outreach for missed appointments.
• Assist Primary Care Nurse with triage and nursing duties, including coverage during absences.
• Perform vital signs, screenings, patient education, medication administration, point-of-care testing, and other clinic nursing duties.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, restocked, and equipment is functioning.
• Order medical supplies monthly and as needed.
• Prepare daily interdisciplinary team huddle sheets.
• Perform prior authorizations as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• 1 to 5 years of experience in HIV treatment education and Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) services.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified (assumed not required).

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Required Skills

• Computer literacy in Excel and Word.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and bend during work.
• Experience with electronic health records.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in both English and Spanish.