Registered Nurse

General:

Full-time position (exempt) at forty (40) hours per week. Compensation is based upon qualifications and previous experience. Full benefits included.

Reports to:

Nurse Practitioner (and working closely under the Programs Manager)

The Registered Nurse (RN) at the Mosaic Care Center plays a vital role in the delivery of affirming, high-quality primary care for all patients, with a focus on LGBTQ+ individuals, people living with HIV, and other underserved communities. Under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner, the RN provides direct patient care, care coordination, and clinical support across FAHASS's integrated health and wellness services.

The RN also supports programmatic goals under the direction of the Programs Manager, including Ryan White compliance and linkage to additional FAHASS services.

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) required;
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a primary care, federally qualified health center (FQHC), or community health setting.
• Experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ individuals, or other medically underserved populations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Ryan White programs and eligibility requirements preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a benefit.

• Verify patient insurance coverage the day before each scheduled appointment, confirming active coverage, co-pays, and any prior authorization requirements.
• Conduct patient appointment reminder calls the day before each scheduled appointment, ensuring patients have transportation, understand preparation instructions, and are aware of any required documentation.

• Provide comprehensive care coordination services for an assigned patient panel, including one or more of the following:
• Telephone outreach to patients or caregivers to support health management and appointment adherence.
• Medication reconciliation and adherence support, including patient education on prescribed regimens.
• Coordination with outside providers, specialists, pharmacies, and laboratories to ensure continuity of care.
• Review of external medical records and lab results, with appropriate documentation and communication to the clinical team.
• Referral management and follow-up, ensuring timely completion and documentation of specialist referrals.
• Care plan review and revision in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner and multidisciplinary team.
• Transitional care coordination for patients returning from hospitalizations, emergency department visits, or specialty care.
• Communication with home health agencies, community services, and social services to address patients’ social determinants of health.
• Assist with prior authorizations of medication and medical insurance communications.

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection for laboratory testing; prepare and process specimens per clinic protocol.
• Assist with patient rooming, vital signs, medication administration, and clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Administer vaccinations and injections per provider orders and established clinical protocols.
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., rapid HIV, STI, glucose, pregnancy) per standing orders.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and other nursing procedures as ordered by the Nurse Practitioner.
• Conduct patient health education, including medication instructions, chronic disease self-management, and preventive health guidance.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments and report concerns to the Nurse Practitioner promptly.
• Assist with in-office procedures as directed by the clinical team.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the Nurse Practitioner.

• Confirm and document Ryan White eligibility for applicable patients, ensuring timely…