"Adult HIV Program Medical Case Manager, Registered Nurse - Department of Internal Medicine"

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Adult HIV Program Medical Case Manager, Registered Nurse - Department of Internal Medicine

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Adult HIV Program Medical Case Manager, Registered Nurse - Department of Internal Medicine at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose:
The Adult HIV Program Medical Case Manager, Registered Nurse provides both direct outpatient clinical care and programmatic leadership in the areas of quality improvement, retention in care and patient outcomes for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. This dual role combines nursing practice within an interdisciplinary HIV care team with responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating programmatic activities that improve clinical performance and client engagement. This position ensures that care delivery aligns with federal Ryan White program standards, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) guidance and clinic quality management priorities. The position reports to the Nursing Team Supervisor/Lead Nurse Practitioner.

Essential Functions:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to people with HIV in an outpatient setting, including medication management, adherence counseling, symptom management, and patient education.
• Conduct clinical assessments and coordinate care with providers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists, and patient advocates to address medical and psychosocial needs.
• Monitor and report adverse medication events or clinical concerns per established protocols.
• Facilitate linkage to care for newly diagnosed or re-engaged clients and coordinate laboratory testing and medication initiation.
• Participate in daily clinic huddles and interdisciplinary case conferences to promote integrated care and continuity across disciplines
• Develop, document, and implement evidence-based workflows and best practices that enhance patient engagement, adherence, and service coordination.
• Provide nursing and programmatic input to the development of policies, procedures and clinical protocols that align with Ryan White program expectations.
• Participate in quarterly CQM Committee meetings, program evaluations, and site visits from HRSA and other funders as a representative of nursing and case management.
• Contribute to grant reporting, workplan updates, and performance narratives, ensuring accurate reflection of nursing and case management contributions to program outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing (BSN) preferred.
Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
An equivalent combination of job-related experience and education will be considered.

Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Experience in outpatient/ambulatory clinic settings preferred.
Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, data-driven performance monitoring and patient retention strategies preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
Understanding of HIV pathophysiology, antiretroviral therapy, and Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program requirements.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (e.g., AthenaHealth, Cerner) and CAREWare data systems.
Ability to analyze clinical and programmatic data and translate findings into actionable interventions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients and interdisciplinary staff.
Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent, and stigma-free care.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division: H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department: H0609 - Internal Medicine

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Hourly Wage
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions: Normal office environment. Occasional patient home visits.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.