HCV/HIV Nurse Practitioner - $133,000 - $165,000 - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Organizational Summary

San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) envisions a future where health justice is achieved for all people living with or at risk for HIV. Ultimately, we strive for a day when race is not a barrier to health and wellness, substance use is not stigmatized, HIV status does not determine quality of life, and HIV transmission is eliminated.
 
Our mission is to promote health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and partnership.
 
Our strategic plan includes an articulation of its five key values, which are the foundation for its work and its employees: Justice, Dignity, Courage, Leadership and Excellence. We need passionate agents of social change, vanguards of public health, and practitioners of racial justice to join our fight.


Position Overview:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides Hepatitis C Care, HIV Care, and advanced sexual health care, and takes an active leadership role in clinical service provision with a focus on health care for people who use drugs and those experiencing homelessness. 

The NP works under a clinical scope of practice with the Senior Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director. Clinical services are provided across two sites: at the 6th Street Center in SoMa, and at Strut in the Castro neighborhood. This is a full-time position working four (4) 10-hour, rotating shifts per week, including Saturdays. 

Essential Duties:
 

• Clinical Services: Serves as the primary interface with clients seeking screening for sexual health services, Hepatitis C treatment, HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-Occupational Post Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) services, HIV Rapid initiation and re-engagement to care, wound care, and medication assisted treatment and counseling for opioid use. Provides direct clinical services as defined by Magnet's protocols and treatment guidelines including obtaining medical history and physical, specimen collection, high-volume phlebotomy, administration of treatments, performing point of care lab tests, management of Hepatitis C, PrEP and nPEP care, HIV care, buprenorphine management, client counseling, and education. Works with Magnet staff and other volunteers to insure quality of care. Provides referrals as appropriate to outside providers. Serves as a clinical resource for a team of Registered Nurses (RNs). 

• Hepatitis C Care: Provides direct medical care to individuals living with HepC.  Will be responsible for delivering HepC diagnosis to individuals newly infected with HepC, provide initiation of DAA therapy to newly diagnosed individuals ready to start treatment, review current DAA regimens for individuals previously diagnosed with HepCseeking to re-engage in medical care, interpret and review laboratory findings with clients, and support primary care needs during treatment.  

• HIV Care: Provides direct medical care to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.  Will be responsible for delivering HIV diagnosis to individuals newly infected with HIV, provide immediate initiation of ART therapy to newly diagnosed individuals ready to start treatment, review current ART regimens for individuals previously diagnosed with HIV/AIDS seeking to re-engage in medical care and make any necessary ART regimen adjustments, interpret and review laboratory findings with clients and adjusting ART regimens based on lab findings when appropriate. 

• Administration: Serves as a clinic leader and assists in the coordination of clinic operations, flow, and client care. Completes documentation of reports and clinical services provided with a high level of detail and thoroughness. Provides other professional or administrative duties as required. 

• Public Health Reporting: Ensures Confidential Morbidity Reports are submitted to the Department of Public Health and address any submission issues. 

• Laboratory Testing Personnel: Perform moderate complexity lab testing, waived lab testing, and Provider Performed Microscopy per the laboratory guidelines under the supervision of the Laboratory Director. 

Other Responsibilities:
 

• Clinical Research: Serve as a clinical coordinator for various research protocols. Maintains regulatory compliance through proper documentation and implementation of research interventions.
• Protocol Development: Assists the Clinic Director in developing, implementing and evaluating best practices, protocols, policies and procedures. 

Essential Qualifications:
 

• Communication Skills:Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Knowledge:Possesses advanced technical knowledge in key areas relevant to the work of Magnet / SFAF, required to do the job 

• Judgment:Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; can clearly explain reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles 

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in work duties and organizational structure 

• Problem Solving:Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works with others to solve complex problems 

• Customer Service: Ability to work comfortably with diverse populations, with sensitivity to issues concerning HIV and all disabilities. Responds efficiently and cordially to requests for service and assistance 

• Professionalism: Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; follows through on commitments 

• Dependability: Completes tasks on time; takes responsibility for own actions; reliable 

• Computer Skills:Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and eClinical Works   

• Management: Brings skills in team building and communication with team members 

• Professional Expectations:Demonstrated ability to fulfill the Foundation's professional expectations of accountability, active collaboration, commitment, communication, diversity and professionalism 

Supervision:  N/A

Physical Requirements and Work Environments:
 

Skill in operating office equipment such as a personal computer, copy machine and telephone system. Ability to perform routine bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Must be able to differentiate colors to interpret lab tests. 

The position may have exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious agents. Works directly with bio-hazardous materials and infectious wastes. Adhere to strict needle and "sharp" safety guidelines. 

Education and Experience: 

• 1+ years' work experience in an ambulatory, community-based health care setting, or in family practice. REQUIRED 

• 1+ years' work experience providing medical care to individuals experiencing homelessness and/or persons who inject drugs.  REQUIRED 

• 1+ years' work experience providing medical care to individuals living with or those seeking treatment for HEPATITIS C. REQUIRED 

• 1+ years' work experience providing medical care to individuals living with or those seeking treatment for HIV/AIDS. REQUIRED 

• Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license. Must have or obtain certification as a Nurse practitioner (NP) within 6 months of hire. REQUIRED 

• Employee must maintain an active Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License with the California Board of Nursing. REQUIRED 

• DEA Buprenorphine waiver. PREFERRED 

• Current Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. REQUIRED 

• Current California Certification as an HIV Counselor required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. REQUIRED 

• Current DEA and California Furnishing license. REQUIRED 

• 1+ years' experience in outpatient sexual health clinic. PREFERRED. 

• At least one year's experience in clinical research. PREFERRED 

• Bilingual English and Spanish. DESIRED 

• Current Certification with AAHIVM (American Academy of HIV Medicine). DESIRED
   
• Training in Good Clinical Practices, research ethics, and IATA shipping. DESIRED 

This position will have access to protected health information (PHI) and may only access, use or disclose the minimum information necessary to perform their designated role on behalf of San Francisco AIDS Foundation, regardless of the extent of access provided. 

Work Environment:

This position is primarily located at 117 6th Street and 470 Castro Street, San Francisco, however it may occasionally require traveling to other office locations or off-site meetings as required by the job. Role may include evening and weekend coverage. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.  

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

SFAF is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees. These include:

Vacation + Leave
24 days of combined Paid Time Off/Sick Time Off for the first two years of employment
29 days of Paid Time Off/Sick Time Off after two years of employment
14 paid holidays per year

Retirement
403(b) Plan – SFAF matches employee contributions (1 to 1) up to 3% of salary

Health Coverage
Flexible Spending Account to set aside employee pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical and dependent expenses.
Medical insurance - premium fully/partially paid by SFAF for employee (Kaiser Permanente HMO, Sutter Health Plus HMO)
Vision insurance – premium fully paid by SFAF for employee (MetLife)
Dental insurance – premiums fully/partially paid by SFAF for the employee (MetLife Insurance)

Employee Sponsored Care
Plume - Gender Affirming Care
Care.com – Family care benefits
Maven – Family Forming benefits

Life Insurance + Disability + Family Leave
Life Insurance and AD&D insurance – Employer Paid: 100% of salary, up to $100K (MetLife)
Long term disability insurance (MetLife)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy-Related Disability Leave (PDL), as applicable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ individuals and people of color.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


Application Process:

Please visit our careers page at:
http://www.sfaf.org/about-us/careers/

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