Patient Care Coordinator and Allergy Research Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Hackensack at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

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The Patient Care Coordinator and Allergy Research Registered Nurse (RN)

is a blended position with responsibilities in two distinct areas/departments. The patient care coordinator RN provides patient care and case coordination to persons with HIV infection including pre and post test counseling, education of patient, family/significant others, staff and community.  Assesses need for medical, social, psychological interventions and facilitates appropriate referrals; established working relationships between community based service providers and hospitals to assure continuity of care. The Allergy Research RN provides support to the faculty of the Allergy & Immunology division both in investigation case studies and supports the faculty in poster/publication creation, publication and submission to national conferences.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Patient Care Coordinator and Allergy Research Registered Nurse (RN) at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Ryan White Grant:

• Provides pre and post test counseling for clients regarding HIV testing/results.
•  Grant Manager for Ryan White Grant; responsibilities include:
  • Write and submit a completed annual application for Ryan White Grant.
  •  Coordinate and provide necessary documentation for reimbursement of clinic services through grant.
  • Oversight of fund management and electronic communication monthly in compliance with the federal and state regulations for the Ryan White grant.
  •  Attend mandatory meetings for Ryan White Grant.
  •  Coordinates and submits reports for the federal research project Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS).
  • Tracks monthly expenses and reimbursement for services provided under the grant.
• Provides education for clients, family, significant others regarding HIV infection, AIDS, as the situation requires.
• Provides educational programs as requested for hospital staff and community (World AIDS Day).
• Prepares and updates educational materials for patient's families and community.
•  Develops individual care plan for clients in coordination with others involved in care (physician, social worker, nurse)
• Assesses need for dietary counseling, social services, financial assistance, support group, etc.  Arranges referrals through appropriate channels.
•  Coordinates arrangements for home care, meals-on-wheels and other community agencies.  Initiates referrals for entitlements as appropriate.  
• Maintains expertise as AIDS coordinator through participation in appropriate continuing education programs. 
• Member of the Infection Control Antibiotic Committee.
• Facilitates working relationships between non-hospital and hospitals to assure continuity of care. Ensures that patient confidentiality is maintained.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Allergy & Immunology Division Research Support:

• Assists the principal investigators in the preparation and conduction of clinical trials.
• Collaborates in development and preparation of regulatory documents.
• Recruits, evaluates and enrolls participants in clinical/research protocols.
• Develops and conducts patient and family education.  
• Develops study patient education materials
• Obtains informed consent from study participants.  
• Provides nursing care/assessments and monitoring to participants. 
• Conducts study procedures per protocol. 
• Monitors participants for adverse events and reports findings to the principal investigators. 
• Maintains strict adherence to study timelines, protocols and guidelines.
• Assures that protocol revisions, informed consents, continuing reviews and serious adverse events are submitted to the IRB in a timely manner.
• Accurately documents study-related data.  
• Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records on each participant. 
• Assists with IRB submissions and maintenance of regulatory documentation. 
• Acts as a liaison between participants, research teams and health care providers. 
• Adheres to Good Clinical Practice guidelines, institutional policies and ethical standards. 
• Provides assistance and develops case reports and/or databases for physician initiated studies. 
• Prepares and assists for sponsor monitor site visits.
• Acts as principal investigator's representative as appropriate.
• Assists the principal investigator and physicians in publication of medical and scientific literature.  
• Attends research meetings and conferences as required.  
• Assists with community outreach programs within the Division of Allergy and Immunology. 
• Provides assistance to principal investigators and physicians with medical literature searches. 

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 3 years nursing or social work experience.
• Adheres to the American Nurses Association standards.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service focus is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Ability to relate effectively to all levels of the clinical and administrative structure of the medical center.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• HIV antibody testing and counseling training.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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