East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse Care Manager for our Transgender Whole Healthcare program to provide comprehensive screenings, assessments, care coordination services, disease education, and self-management support. Nursing care is performed in both office-based and community-based settings, depending on the needs of the patient. This position will be based out of our 6 John H. Chafee Blvd. location in Newport, RI.
The Nurse Care Manager will be integrated into the health center and TWHP to manage complex medical needs experienced by the LGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse communities including the following:
- Facilitate necessary support around gender affirming care referrals including prior authorizations, insurance denial management, pre- and post-treatment planning, and assisting patients with identifying financial assistance options, including, but limited to programs such as: GoodRx, 340B Pharmacy Program, Medicare Part B, manufacturer prescription cost reductions programs, etc.
- Facilitate private educational experiences relevant to patient success such as self-administration of GAHT injections and gels, home monitoring of blood pressure or glucose readings, and safe use of non-medical gender affirmation supplies such as chest binders and gaffes.
- Provide weekly case debriefings to the TWHP Director, Clinician, and CHW.
- Assist with patient evaluation and coordination of clinical labs to obtain pre- and post-measures for all relevant labs for patients receiving GAHT, PrEP, or menstrual suppression.
- Provide PrEP Navigation for any TWHP or primary care patients receiving PrEP from EBCAP providers.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of an Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent; licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the RI Department of Health. Two or more years experience in a community health setting, acute care, or emergency/urgent care working with primary care providers to coordinate care and disease management. One (1) or more years experience supporting LGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse patients required.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at East Bay Community Action Program.
EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.