POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Nursing Director, provide the appropriate level of coordinated health care services for patients of APLA Health & Wellness. The LVN Case Manager will coordinate with all parties involved in the care of the patient to provide effective and culturally competent care and treatment for people living with HIV and other chronic diseases. The LVN Case Manager will target people who are receiving or will receive HIV/PrEP injectables; track all request for refills, prior authorizations, and patient assistance program. The LVN Case Manager in conjunction with the Lead Medication Enroller, and clinical RNs will work in a collaborative effort to ensure medications are tracked- including refills, patient appointments and labs fall within the targeted time frame. The LVN will provide nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Case Management:
Clinical as needed:
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. Some weekend/evening work may be required. Local travel (within LA County) may be required. COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious exemption.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.
Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=121099&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806
APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org.