LPN Manager - full-time - 1 shift - Mon-Fri

Summary LPN Manager will provide clinical and administrative oversight and staff supervision to the agency’s medical assistants. The role will also act as the agency’s compliance officer for CLIA Waiver specimen collection guidelines. The manager will deliver nurse care management services to a small caseload of Behavioral Health Home clients, partner with program staff to conduct medical/health/wellness assessments, develop health care goals, connect patients to primary and specialty care, and deliver wellness, health promotion, and health education initiatives. Documentation of services and client data will be entered in EMR. The manager will participate in strategic planning and implementation to ensure nursing integration across all adult services programs. Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes Develops and maintains working relationships with primary and specialty care providers, including inpatient facilities. Monitors and reports primary care performance to ensure outcomes and deliverables are met, driving improvement efforts. Provides direct supervision to agency medical assistants. Participates in monthly nursing meetings, offering feedback and guidance on agency needs. Assists in organizing and facilitating agency medical clinics (Flu, PPD, wellness activities). Provides nurse care management services to a caseload of clients, particularly during staff vacancies and vacations. Conducts medical/health/wellness assessments to identify health care needs and develops goals as part of the treatment plan. Works with clinicians to develop initial treatment plans and ensure achievement of health/wellness goals for AOP clients. Consults with BHH Specialists and case managers regarding identified health conditions, coordinating transportation and care support. Provides care management and health consultation, develops wellness and prevention initiatives, and facilitates health education groups. Assists in coordination of care with medical providers, agencies, specialty providers, and hospitals for admissions and discharges. Provides training on medical disease, treatments, and medications to clients and staff. Conducts medication reconciliation between psychotropic and medical medications, especially after hospitalizations. Attends and consults at team meetings. Facilitates ordering of toxicology collection supplies (POC cups, oral swabs, test strips). Liaises with key laboratory contacts at Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, and onsite medical provider Community Health Center. All other duties as assigned. Principal Customers Internal – Clients, CMHA clinicians, case managers and medical staff; DMHAS, Beacon Health Options, Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, CHC, All American Screening, CLIA. Critical Work Relationships Hospitals, primary and specialty care providers, other agencies. All clinical and medical staff at CMHA; medical staff from primary care and specialty care providers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA)