Minimum 1 year experience in HIV prevention or care services.
Experience counseling HIV-positive clients on connecting to services.
Knowledgeable about community resources for HIV care.
BSN required.
Current NJ RN License.
Responsibilities
Link newly identified HIV-infected persons to care services.
Re-engage HIV-infected individuals lost to care.
Provide partner services to new and existing patients.
Collaborate with the medical care team for patient counseling.
Employ social networking strategies to encourage HIV testing.
Deliver prevention counseling and strategies to patients and families.
Play a key role in implementing multi-disciplinary care.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Engagement in impactful community health initiatives.
Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Short Description
Linkage to care point person for newly identified HIV infected persons enrolling in Cooper EIP medical care services.
Re-engage HIV infected persons lost to care. Provide partner services to new and existing HIV infected patients.
Work collaboratively with the medical care team providing patient counseling for management of medical treatment care plan.
Employ social networking strategies with new and existing HIV-infected patients to bring additional social contacts in for HIV testing.
Provide prevention counseling/strategies such as CLEAR, ARTAS, or Partners in Health for patients and their families.
This position99s role is key in the implementation of multi-disciplinary care.
Experience Required
Minimum of 1 year experience in providing HIV prevention or care services to people living with HIV. Experience counseling HIV (+) clients on connecting to available services. Knowledgeable of community resources.
Education Requirements
BSN required, current NJ RN License.
License/Certification Requirements
Current NJ-RN License, BSN required.
Salary Min ($)USD $37.00
Salary Max ($)USD $61.00
About Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system and the only state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey. With more than 7000 employees, Cooper is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Cooper has more than 630 physicians in over 75 specialties, with a network of more than 100 medical offices and four urgent care centers throughout the region. Cooper is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and is a member of the Jefferson Health System.
