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Nurse Navigator – Community-Based Disease Intervention Specialist (CBDIS)
4-month contract
Start Date: 10/31
40 hrs/week
100% On-Site in Washington DC (With at home visits as needed)
Responsibilities:
-Guide patients through diagnostic tests, treatments, and follow-up care
-Helping patients navigate the medical system, understand their diagnosis and treatment options, and address logistical or emotional barriers to care (e.g., appointment scheduling, insurance issues, emotional support)
-Following up with patients on cooperation with their treatment plans, whether or not they are taking medication, etc.
-Follow up on appointments, whether at the hospital or elsewhere
-Data collection
-Identifying/documenting variables as to why patients aren’t taking meds, keeping them accountable for their treatment
-Will involve at-home patient visits as needed
-No clinical work, no test administration, no vitals, etc.
Qualifications (required):
-RN certification
-Bachelor’s Degree
-2-3+ years of experience as a CBDIS specialist/nurse navigator supporting STI research
-Experience/specialization in HIV/STIs (Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV, & especially Syphilis)
-Knowledge of, and experience with, the Ryan White Program, HIV, STIs
-Must be open-minded and possess strong emotional intelligence
Qualifications (preferred):
-Possess knowledge of the Washington, DC area and DC programs/resources available to patients (local clinics, other care sites, insurance /coverage resources, etc.)
For over 16 years, Medasource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Medasource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Medasource promise.
Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks:
Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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