What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Case Manager- LPN position at Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana Inc?
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing quality services to high-need individuals living with HIV, ensuring that quality care outcomes are achieved, treatment adherence, documentation, and performing related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts intakes and assessments on new and existing persons served according to program requirements, i.e., meet quota according to guidelines.
- Develop and implement individual service plans to ensure persons served are receiving quality services according to the service plan.
- Monitor and follow up on current immunological parameters and appointment adherence.
- Conduct regular activities with clients that entail treatment adherence/disease progression, nutrition health, oral health, liver health, PREP access, health education, and HIV disease transmission risk reduction.
- Meet in secure, comfortable meeting places outside the office.
- Completes reports and documentation as VOASELA, Inc. and regulatory agencies/funding sources require.
- Prepares accurate and timely documentation for billing of services.
- Keeps supervisory staff apprised of service gaps and assists in efforts to provide needed services.
- Participates in program-related training, as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-essential)
- Adhere to the designated dress code as stipulated for the specific role.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
- None
KEY CONTACTS
- None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
This position requires knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to:
- Must possess an active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana
- Case management experience and working in a community setting is a plus
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have demonstrated a willingness to be responsive to the needs of the target population and the ability to function as part of a team; can handle a flexible work environment; have strong decision-making skills.
Must have:
- Current driver’s license issued by state of residence
- Current Vehicle Inspection decal
- Current vehicle insurance
- Current vehicle registration in state of residence
- Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report
- It requires the incumbent to have a valid Louisiana Driver’s license and be insurable under the VOA/GNO, Inc.’s vehicle insurance. Must be able to pass a criminal history investigation, and be able to obtain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid certifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The employee's work is performed at various locations where consumer services are provided. Employee must be able to handle the demands of extensive driving throughout the five parish service areas.