Licensed Vocational Nurse (Chronic Case Manager)

Job Description

Job Description

Starting salaries are set in accordance with our compensation plan, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the compensation plan, starting salary ranges are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation for this position meets your needs.

Our Mission

To promote the well-being of the underserved by providing access to high-quality healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. 

Our services, activities and governance reflect the Islamic values and moral principles which inspired our founders. These include the core values which are universally shared and revered by society at large: Service, Compassion, Human Dignity, Social Justice, and Ethical Conduct. 

Working at UMMA

UMMA is looking for passionate and mission-driven Staff who look to make an impact on the lives of our patients and the members of our community. These roles include Physicians and Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Staff, Administration, and more! For more information on the services we provide, Click Here 

Benefits and Compensation

UMMA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with comprehensive and cost-effective medical plans. Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement, loan repayment opportunities, 403(b) savings plan, employee discounts, extended lunch on Fridays, and more! 

Our compensation plan also includes Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (accruals begin on the first day of hire), Employee Recognition, and more!!

SUMMARY

In partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health, UMMA Health’s Integrated Care Program helps communities access both traditional and non-traditional care. (-care-program/) 

Under the supervision of the Integrated Care Program Manager, the Chronic Care Case Manager/LVN will provide coordination and tracking of medical services to enrolled clients (.50 FTE) as well as outreach, engagement and education to enrolled clients and in the community (.50 FTE).

Essential duties

In this role, you'll be responsible for evaluating patients' treatment plans, monitoring patient well-being, creating case progress reports, and ensuring patients are well informed regarding their care and treatment options.

• Excellent knowledge of case management principles and healthcare management.
• Ability to work with patients with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be compassionate, empathetic, patient, and calm when working with patients.
• Solid organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to remain up-to-date with emerging medical knowledge and technology.
• Provide diverse, complex and confidential clinical coordination of ISM Enrolled Clients.
• Provide individual and group health education on chronic medical conditions to enrolled clients and in the community. 
• Participate in, and provide medical updates during weekly case conferences.
• Identify and submit needed medical supplies to support work with clients and outreach and engagement activities. 
• Identify and implement outreach, engagement and education activities to recruit clients to program.
• Provide monthly reports on case management services and outreach and education activities. 
• Collect, track and input medical outcome data in EHR system
• Demonstrate patterns of continued learning in order to ensure growth as a practitioner.
• Participate in Quality Improvement as required.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisors (and providers when appropriate).
• Perform basic clinical related duties as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The incumbent in this position does not have supervisory responsibilities. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate from an approved nursing program with degree, or equivalent degree

2. California License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or interim permit for LVN

3. Current CPR/BLS Certification

4. Must have knowledge through practical experience and/or training in the areas of:

• Public Health Nursing
• Clinic Nursing 

5. Must be aggressive in developing of patient care programs within the clinical policies and program objectives and relating them to the funding requirements

6. Minimum 2 years of case management experience 

7. Must be sensitive to the needs of the patients in a community health care center setting, in the areas of health and social services as one component 

 

All employees are expected to provide the very highest level of service to Clinic patients and their families. In addition, their work ethic is expected to reflect the Islamic values and moral principles that inspired its founders. These include the core values that are universally shared and revered by society at large: 

Service

Compassion

Human Dignity

Social Justice

Ethical Conduct

 

ENVIRONMENT

The environment for this position is a medical clinic that is mostly clean and comfortable. It may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. The incumbent is in a non-confined setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. In addition, the incumbent may travel via personal vehicle or public transportation throughout the community. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY