LVN - Medical Care Manager

Company: Mens Health Foundation
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

OUR PURPOSE:

Men's Health Foundation connects men at risk to comprehensive healthcare and wellness through education, collaboration and advocacy, inspiring and empowering all men to live longer, healthier and happier lives. We see a world where inequity and stigma do not separate men from healthcare. At Men's Health Foundation we are reimagining men's healthcare.

THE POSITION:
Under the supervision of the MCC Program Manager and Nurse Clinical Supervisor, the Medical Care Manager (MCM) conducts assessments, provides integrated care planning, and monitors patient progress. Additionally, the MCM provides brief interventions focused on patient education, treatment adherence, side effects management as well as educating patients about nutrition, co-infections, preventative care and risk reduction. The MCM Nurse does not focus on clinical nursing duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)
Collaborate with the Men's Health Foundation clinical and MCC teams to ensure patients living with HIV have access high quality medical care
Conduct integrated, comprehensive assessments to assess each patient's medical and biopsychosocial needs barriers to HIV treatment access and adherence, and HIV risk reduction
Provide brief interventions to increase treatment adherence and to support patients in managing medication side effects
Develop materials and provide health education to patients and members of their support network about nutrition, co-infections, preventative care, risk reduction, and other topics as needed
Support MCC team members to ensure a positive, seamless care experience for patients
Collaborate with MHF staff to facilitate patient referrals
Coordinate with outside service providers to ensure patients have access to a comprehensive continuum of care
Maintains complete and accurate files on all clients and documents services provided using all required documentation methods;
Prepares and submits reports as required in a timely manner;
Attends staff meetings, case conferences, in-services, and other meetings as directed;
Oversees transportation needs within the MCC program;
Provides referral and linkage to partner services, i.e. intimate partner violence, medical services, HIV testing;
Other duties as assigned;

QUALIFICATIONS:
LVN meets minimum requirements; a valid license as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of California is preferred
Candidates must have a minimum of three years of working in HIV clinic services and excellent knowledge of HIV disease, current treatment modalities, and HIV medical care guidelines
Experience with general chronic diseases care/ management preferred
Knowledge of effects of psychosocial needs, trauma history, and cognitive/behavioral/motivational functioning on health-related behavior and exhibit ability to intervene appropriately and effectively
Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Bilingual/Spanish preferred
Strong commitment to the Mission and Vision of Men's Health Foundation
Demonstrated ability to provide services to people of diverse races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, nationalities, economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, housing status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment

COMPANY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to include a 7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check.
Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on first day of hire.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Must be able to work flexible schedules.
Must have skills in research and development of operating policies and procedures.
Must take yearly flu shot or wear flu mask during flu season for patient facing positions and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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