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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Keywords: Mens Health Foundation, Los Angeles , LVN - Medical Care Manager, Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
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