About the Opportunity
Our client, a respected nonprofit healthcare organization in Essex County, NJ, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dedicated outpatient team serving individuals affected by HIV, substance use disorders, and other healthcare disparities.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with patients in a supportive clinic environment focused on prevention, education, treatment, and long-term wellness. The ideal candidate is passionate about community health, harm reduction, patient advocacy, and meeting people where they are in their healthcare journey.
The annual base salary range is $85,000 to $90,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care, education, and support to patients receiving HIV-related services and preventative care
- Administer immunizations and medications in accordance with established protocols and standing orders
- Perform STI screening, specimen collection, testing coordination, and patient follow-up
- Deliver HIV prevention education, risk-reduction counseling, and PrEP-related support services
- Provide overdose prevention education and distribute Naloxone (Narcan) as appropriate
- Conduct patient assessments and coordinate referrals to medical, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community resources
- Educate patients regarding HIV, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, chronic disease management, safer sex practices, and harm reduction strategies
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements
- Monitor inventory, supplies, vaccines, and clinical equipment
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, reporting requirements, and program data collection
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support patient engagement and continuity of care
Job Requirements
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required based on licensure standards
- Minimum two years of community health, public health, ambulatory care, infectious disease, or related nursing experience
- Experience working with underserved populations strongly preferred
- Phlebotomy experience or blood collection skills preferred
- Knowledge of HIV care, STI prevention, harm reduction, substance use treatment, or community-based healthcare is highly desirable
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient engagement skills
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Job Highlights
- Small outpatient clinic environment with a highly collaborative team
- Opportunity to work closely with HIV-positive patients and individuals receiving PrEP services
- Strong emphasis on patient education, prevention, and community outreach
- Stable organization with exceptionally low employee turnover
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
